Culver to push $1 tobacco tax boost in budget
Iowa Governor Chet Culver will propose a $1 per pack cigarette tax increase in the FY2008 budget to raise 130 million to 150 million for health initiatives and to close a Medicaid gap. House Speaker Pat Murphy said Democrats may support 40 to 64 cent increases, not exceeding public tolerance. The plan also links tax changes to raising teacher pay and an Iowa Power Fund for renewable energy, with an accelerated minimum wage rise to $6.20 then $7.25 by 2007.
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Regents weigh new admission standards raise concerns
Iowa lawmakers criticize regents admission standards set for 2009 arguing potential bias against minority applicants and grade inflation. The plan adds core course counts and ACT scores to automatic admission criteria, with a Web calculator for transparency starting February.
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Iowa environmental group sets 2007 priorities in Des Moines
The Iowa Environmental Council unveiled priorities including sustained funding for natural resources, efforts to curb global warming, and water quality improvements. The group backs up to 150 million over 10 years for conservation and supports revising Iowa water plans to address quantity and quality. Lynn Laws noted public support and highlighted DNR leadership changes.
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Public hearing on universal health care at Iowa Capitol
Lawmakers in Eastern Iowa schedule a public hearing on universal health care for families and businesses. The session runs 7 to 8 30 p m Monday in Room 116 at the Iowa Capitol with five minute speaker slots through the Legislative Information Office.
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Regents set to present fiscal 2008 budget plans
Iowa Board of Regents Executive Director Gary Steinke and university heads Gregory Geoffroy Ben Allen and Gary Fethke prepare to brief lawmakers on the 2008 budget at 9 30 a m before the Legislature's budget subcommittee on education in Des Moines. The briefing follows questions about the Chicago Bears after a Super Bowl remark by Senate GOP Leader Mary Lundby.
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