Republicans push energy cost relief bills in Iowa legislature
GOP leaders in the House and Senate plan to advance bills for a three month repeal of the 5 percent state sales tax on residential heating costs and to reallocate 15 million dollars to aid low income Iowans. Governor Vilsack counters with a modified plan including LIHEAP funding and a 21 month extension of a utility surcharge.
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Heating Help Plans For Heating Bill Relief In Iowa
Republicans oppose extending the 5 percent state sales tax suspension on natural gas propane and fuel oil for February to April citing a $13.5 million revenue loss. They propose reallocating funds from weatherization housing ground water and LIHEAP administration to fund a $20 million LIHEAP need and cap weatherization while seeking other sources. The plan targets relief for low income households and supports partial tax relief for February March and April.
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GOP aims to lock in 40 million for teacher pay plan
Iowa Republicans propose a 40 million lock-box to fund a teacher pay package not to be spent until a compensation law is enacted. They aim to remove the money issue from budgeting while acknowledging future larger appropriations and policy hurdles. Democrats favor equity in applying the law.
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Iowa universities oppose testing education majors
University education deans and college leaders told lawmakers that competency tests for education majors are wasteful and may waste taxpayer money. They urged keeping high university admission and graduation standards and warned tests do not reliably predict classroom performance. Republican leaders push for testing to ensure quality in the profession.
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Vilsack Attacks Dove Bill as Dodging Responsibility
Gov. Tom Vilsack warned that House File 39 would let an unelected state Natural Resources Commission decide on a potential dove season. He said the measure creates a political dodge and sets a bad precedent. Sen. Mike Sexton insisted the bill has enough votes to move from committee.
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