Voters weigh extending Des Moines flood tax for 10 years
Voters decide Tuesday on extending the 1 percent local option sales tax to fund a flood protection system. On eve of the vote critics question whether proceeds have been spent properly per the March 2009 ballot language. Gary Ficken defends the spending as proper.
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City Flood Plan Preview and Local Option Tax FAQ
Coming Saturday a look at the citys preferred flood protection plan is promised and on Sunday readers can expect frequently asked questions about the local option tax vote.
Suit seeks to block Coralville Von Maur deal
Johnson County businesses and property owners sue to stop Coralville from granting land, building, parking and other incentives to Von Maur for the Iowa River Landing project. The suit argues the package violates state law by using tax dollars to lure a retailer and improperly leverages urban renewal funds and private developers. It notes Von Maur will close its Sycamore Mall store in Iowa City next year and cites a $9.47 million grant tied to Oliver McMillan LLC and a $1.5 million grant to the developer.
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Gas tax effort stumbles as prices surge in Iowa Legislature
Gas price spikes hinder a proposed eight to ten cent per gallon increase in Iowa state gas taxes. Backers, including Sen. Tom Rielly and Rep. David Trepkes, say adjournment is still over a month away, but support appears weak amid election-year pressures. House Speaker Kraig Paulsen notes fading energy for the measure.
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Senate panel refers fuel tax bill to Ways and Means
The Senate Transportation Committee referred a fuel tax increase bill to the Senate Ways and Means Committee. The move clears the March 16 funnel deadline, keeping the measure alive for legislative consideration until adjournment.
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