Iowa students press for felons voting rights reform
Metro High School students and Rep. Jeff Elgin debated HF 75 at the Iowa House Crow's Nest in Des Moines as advocates argued for automatic restoration of voting rights after release from supervision. Critics said the bill imposes restitution and service as prerequisites, while students cited Minnesota data showing restored rights correlate with reduced recidivism. Clarissa Russell noted the issue sparked after meeting felons while assisting voter registration. HF 75 and a companion bill face the State Government Committee.
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Senate co president Jack Kibbie proposes keeping Iowa on daylight saving time year round. He cites benefits for after school and work activities, with farmers’ concerns fading. Kibbie notes likely debate in Senate File 35 and invites reader input.
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Iowa Senate OKs $3 billion education budget for 2006 07
Iowa lawmakers reviewed a $3 billion education package to fund elementary and secondary schools for 2006-07 with 48 Senate votes in favor. The plan would allocate about $2 billion in state aid and $1 billion from property taxes, raising per pupil funding by 197 and boosting property tax revenue by roughly $27.7 million. Governor Vilsack supports the 2007 growth package while House members weigh amendments to curb local tax burdens. A separate subcommittee warned of Medicaid shortfalls totaling $65 million this year, rising to $155 million in 2006, with proposed cigarette tax hikes to offset costs.
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