Iowa Senate Allows Early Retirement Plan For State Workers
The Senate voted 41 7 to offer eligible state employees with at least 10 years service up to 25000 per year of service plus five years health coverage, paid in five installments starting 2010. About 1000 of 6600 workers aged 55 plus may participate, with estimated first year savings near 57.4 million and total savings to 2015 of 189.4 million, amid budget pressures and a hiring freeze. Governor Culver backs the plan as a cost saving move while some Republicans doubt the projected gains. Eligibility requires application by April 15 and departure by May 28.
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GOP
Culver
House
Early retirement figures show rising eligible workers
By the numbers three quick snapshots show 2001 2002 and 2004 totals. 2001 4289 eligible 594 participants 13.8 percent. 2002 4564 eligible 148 participants 3.2 percent. 2004 5367 eligible 273 participants 5.1 percent. Vacant positions filled by lower paid staff over three years to trim state workforce and align budget, Senate leader Gronstal says.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa Lawmaker Pushes Disclosure Crime Over Campaign Smears
A Senate file from Sen. Stave Warfstadt would make willful failure to meet state disclosure rules a Class D felony within a week of elections. The roundup also covers AARP priorities, a mini supplemental funding bill, refugee funding changes, restroom access debates, environmental wish list, wildlife feeding ban, and a quote from House Leader Kevin McCarthy.
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Stave Warfstadt
Sioux City
Senate
AARP
Bruce Koeppl
Aarp Lawa
Iawa
John Wilken
Swati Dandekar
D-Marion
Lowans
Crohn
Iowa Environmental Council
Iowa Power Fund
Iowa
Marian Riggs Gelb
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
House
Kevin McCarthy
D-Des Moines
Weather Could Bring Minor Issues Across Corridor
City officials monitor weekend rain and snow with up to one inch of precipitation possible in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Ice and ice jams threaten Creek areas, potential brief closures on Hawk Eye Drive and J Street SW. Crews on call to handle flooding, ice removal, and drainage problems. residents urged to clear downspouts and sump pumps.
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The
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Craig Hanson
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Iowa City
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Hanson
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Rick Fosse
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Cedar-Rapids
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