Budget talks accept spending targets with few exceptions
Senate Democrats accepted spending targets amid a divided government though negotiators kept funds near a House cap of 7.168 billion for the upcoming fiscal year. House Republicans praised the agreement as sensible while noting ongoing concerns about education and human services funding and tax policy.
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Dwaterloo
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Iowa lawmakers edge toward school funding compromise
Iowa lawmakers debate a 1.25 percent baseline increase plus a 55.7 million one time appropriation for K-12 education. The plan aims to balance ongoing vs one time dollars amid divided government and includes 50 million for a teacher leadership program.
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Fort Madison prison transfer on schedule after $5.3 million payment
The Iowa Department of Corrections says the Fort Madison transition to the new 800 bed facility remains on track this year after a $5.3 million payment from the general fund to Walsh Construction. Mediation capped Walsh claims at about 40 percent of the $18.2 million request. Subcontractors hold $415,717 in claims, with $831,434 held by law. Retraining of staff has begun and prisoner transfer could occur later summer or early fall.
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