Horn vows to unite Senate as leader after election
Newly chosen Senate Majority Leader Wally Horn of Cedar Rapids says he will be a fair minded coalition builder to advance Democratic priorities. He will lead the 29 member caucus after replacing Bill Hutchins and plans to keep staff, push education and health care, and seek wide caucus support. He acknowledges a tougher challenge may come after the fall elections with possible contenders named.
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Iowa to vote on 98 million pay package amid layoffs risk
A Legislative Fiscal Bureau survey warned that rejecting a 98 million salary package could trigger at least 1,250 layoffs or furloughs across state agencies. Hardest hits would include University of Iowa and University Hospitals, with 589 and 292 positions potentially cut. Governor Branstad and lawmakers averted those cuts by approving the package for fiscal 1993.
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Local Officials Oppose Tax Clause in Budget Pact
Linn County and Cedar Rapids budget writers oppose linking property tax increases to the inflation rate in the state budget accord. County officials call the move a red herring while Cedar Rapids officials warn it would handcuff local governments. Some see possible budget cuts but hope state funds won’t shrink deeply.
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Branstad’s tax deal fuels talk on 1994 bid
An Iowa budget compromise tying a sales tax to cuts sparks a GOP ally’s claim that Terry Branstad will not seek a fourth term. Branstad aides dismiss the line while noting court-ordered pay raises and ongoing decisions in 1994.
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