Iowa lawmakers end marathon session with new budgets
The 72nd Iowa General Assembly adjourned after finalizing a $6.499 billion budget for the new fiscal year and a $5.999 billion plan for 2012. The disputed Medicaid funded abortions delayed adjournment by hours as Gov. Terry Branstad praised restraint in overall spending while lamenting unresolved property tax reform. Republicans and Democrats touted compromise as a sign of a functional session.
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Legislature Narrowly Updates Medicaid Funded Abortions
After hours of talks lawmakers reach a compromise on a 1.5 billion health budget directing Medicaid funded abortions for low income women to follow federal guidelines including rape and incest. The state will decide on fetal deformity allowances and whether to expand or restrict services via the Department of Human Services and the governor.
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State Budget and Abortion Debates Highlight Session
Lawmakers tackle tax relief and health reform while abortion and budget measures dominate. The House advances spending plans, reallocation debates, and a multistate rail proposal drawing public interest amid partisan clashes.
Iowa lawmakers vow property tax relief as 2012 session looms
Governor Branstad and legislative leaders push for substantive property tax reform in 2012. They cite high unemployment and the need for broader relief while noting a shorter session and redrawn districts. Caution over state debt and funding for flood rebuilding is also raised.
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