Bill to curb meth precursor sales gains momentum in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers push a bill restricting pseudoephedrine, a key meth precursor, with House subcommittee meetings planned. Leaders Baudler McCarthy Chambers Trepkes Lyham join to draft a consensus measure amid public demand to shut down clandestine labs and reduce meth nationwide.
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Gazette Des Moines
House
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House Public Safety Committee
Clel Bandler
R Greenfield
Kevin McCarthy
Des Moines
Baudler
McCarthy
McCarthy and Baudler
Boyd Chambers
R-Sheldon
David Trepkes
R-Gowrie
Jim Lyham
D-Davenport
Senate panel approves tax break for tsunami donations
The Senate Ways and Means Committee unanimously backed Senate File 32 to extend state tax deductions for cash donations to tsunami relief groups this month. The measure would let Iowa residents deduct these gifts on their 2004 tax returns, easing the normal limits on such donations.
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Des Moines
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Committee
Ron Wieck
Sioux City
U.S
Iowa lawmakers weigh casino style amusements in bars and stores
Iowa lawmakers questioned amusement devices operating in bars and convenience stores. A senator suggested the Iowa Lottery take over the venture to capture up to 6.5 million dollars, but industry officials argued the impact is overstated and private operators would resist state takeover. The devices, for players 21 and older, offer merchandise up to five dollars and have state registration since May 2003.
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Rod Boshart
Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa Lottery
Iowa
Ed Stanek
State General Fund
Matt McCoy
D-Des Moines
Ture
Bill Wohlars
Mason City
Red Line Vending Inc
Iowa lawmakers move funds to aid military families
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted to reallocate about 1 million dollars in aid for Iowa soldiers on active duty and their families. The measure allows up to 10,000 dollars in counseling, full tuition benefits at state colleges, and down payment help via the Iowa Finance Authority, with funds available upon the governor's signature.
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Des Moines
Senate Appropriations Committee
Iowa
Steve Warnstadt
Sioux City
Iowa National Guard
Iowa Finance Authority
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