Iowa teachers to see 4.85 percent pay rise next year
The Iowa State Education Association reports an average 4.85 percent salary increase for teachers next year based on 283 district settlements. Base pay rises from 13,710 to 14,200 dollars, with unions planning further lobbying for higher wages as state rankings slip further from the national middle.
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Branstad Keeps Open Mind On Riverboat Casino Gambling
Gov. Terry Branstad says a careful study is needed before any decision on casino gambling by riverboats to attract tourists. He plans to remain open minded, avoiding firm positions on benefits or detriments. Lawmakers see his stance as progress for an interim study.
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Iowa Legislators Start Guard Deployment Fact Finding Trip
Four Iowa legislators depart Des Moines for a Central America fact finding tour to assess the safety of deploying an Iowa Army National Guard medical unit to Honduras in August. The group will meet Honduran officials and tour facilities, returning July 15.
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Terry Branstad
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Ralph Rosen
Iowa City
Iowa OKs eight drunken driving treatment prisons
Iowa Attorney General clears the way for the Department of Corrections to establish eight treatment facilities in eight judicial districts. The plan, funded with 833000, allows private bids and places sentencing decisions with the districts. Proposals are due August 29 with implementation by October 1.
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Division of Substance Abuse
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