May tax receipts weaken Iowa revenue picture
Iowa tax collectors posted 966.3 million in gross May receipts, the largest month this year yet 6.2 percent below the prior May and far from the 2.8 percent growth target for fiscal 2017. refunds surged, pulling down net state receipts 32.4 percent and leaving analysts short of the year’s revenue goal by about 97 million dollars at mid year.
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Blum seeks third term in bid for reelection
U S Representative Rod Blum announced his plan to seek a third term at events in Waterloo and Dubuque. The Dubuque businessman outlined a mission to drain the swamp with bills on term limits, ending taxpayer funded perks, a lobbying ban, and pay reforms while also prioritizing veterans seniors and welfare reform. Other Democrats including Abby Finkenauer and Courtney Rowe have also filed bids for the June 2018 primary.
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Danielson mulls a run for Blum seat in 2018
Iowa State Senator Jeff Danielson of Waterloo says he is weighing a Democratic bid to challenge U S Representative Rod Blum in 2018 with a decision expected by September. He is a four term senator and Cedar Falls firefighter who holds degrees from Hawkeye Community College and the University of Northern Iowa and has Navy service and prior leadership roles in state government.
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Norris enters crowded field for Iowa governor race
Democrat John Norris filed papers to run for governor and will announce formally later this month. The 58 year old Des Moines consultant, former state party chair and longtime aide to Tom Vilsack, has urged renewable energy growth, higher wages, and broader high speed internet while opposing GOP policy limits on collective bargaining and Planned Parenthood funding. Fellow Democrats already vying include Cathy Glasson, Andy McGuire, Nate Boulton, Todd Prichard, Rich Leopold, Jon Nie- derbach and others with Fred Hubbell and Mike Matson considering bids.
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