Clean house on credits and long term budget fix
The Gazette calls for trimming ineffective tax credits and incentives as Iowa cuts long term budgets. Branstad and the Legislature agree on de-appropriations totaling billions in various departments while preserving core services. The editorial urges a comprehensive tax credit review and a lean, fair government.
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Terry Branstad
Regent Institution
Department of Education
Iowa
Judicial Branch
Branstad
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Nominating Experts Sparks Debate Over Policy Direction
Community letters criticise presidential picks for Cabinet posts highlighting Rick Perry Scott Pruitt and Jeff Sessions. They warn the administration will harm rights and the environment while widening inequality and urge voters to watch closely. The text also discusses Iowa family planning funding and Planned Parenthood amid Branstad’s stance. It ends with gratitude to march participants and crafters who made pink hats.
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Rick Perry
Department of Energy
Perry
Scott Pruitt
Exxon/Mobil
EPA
Jeff Sessions
Walter Williams on campus snowflakes and PC culture
The syndicated columnist likens campus PC culture to snowflakes and argues administrators and professors enable fragile behavior. He cites UNC and Wake Forest phrases and rails at policies on safe spaces immigration enforcement and ACA dependent coverage. He questions sympathy for young military members reacting to political events.
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University of North Carolina
Wake Forest University
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Wake Forest
Environmental Protection Agency
Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton
Trump
Dorman column debates special prosecutors for police cases
Iowa City area columnist criticizes and defends the idea of appointing special prosecutors for officer involved shootings after Jerime Mitchell case. He cites grand jury limits and proposes independent review options while urging openness of records and public accountability.
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Jerry Vander Sanden
Iowa Justice Alliance
Jerime Mitchell
Cedar Rapids
Stacey Walker
van der Sanden
Vander Sanden
Mitchell
Lucas Jones
Jones
Iowa
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
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