Branstad delays verdict on 40.7 million budget bill
Gov. Branstad keeps lawmakers guessing on Senate File 2116 a 40.7 million supplemental spending bill to fund welfare through June The measure passed 53-43 with only one Democrat voting no Republicans opposed The package raises 2.4 million by expanding the sales tax to nine services and 2.8 million by higher minivan and conversion van licensing fees It includes a 6 million cut in school advanced payments and 2.6 million in agency budget reductions totaling 48.9 million in net cuts
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
House
Branstad
Senate
Dee Koenigs
Osage
Elevator fees rise to fund Iowa grain program
The Senate Agriculture Committee rejected cutting inspections and advanced a bill raising grain dealer and warehouse licensing and inspection fees by 66 percent. The higher rates include licenses for large elevators at 440 for a 9.5 million bushel capacity, up to 950 for a grain dealer, with inspection costs also boosted.
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Panel rejects ban on hunting at Mines of Spain
In Des Moines the Natural Resources Committee defeated a bid to ban hunting in the Mines of Spain recreation area near Dubuque on a voice vote. Senators argued hunters have rights during designated seasons and that parks are public. The panel also backed a House bill to classify bats as a protected species by 8-4 vote.
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Mines of Spain
Dubuque
Senate
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West
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Natural Resources Committee
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D-Ames
al Sturgeon
Sioux City
Spain
Ethics panel leader won't step aside in Welsh trust fund case
Senate Ethics Committee opens public hearing on Sen Joe Welsh and Iowa Trust Fund probes. Chairwoman Jean Lloyd Jones plans to preside despite subpoenas, citing concerns about setting a precedent. Witnesses include Patrick Roby Michael Fitzgerald and others. ten subpoenas issued.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
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Iowa Trust Fund
Senate Ethics Committee
Jean Lloyd-Jones
Lown City
Welsh
David Wiggins
Patrick Roby
Cedar Rapids
Wiggins
Michael Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
D-Dubuque
Iowa Trust
Institutional Treasury Management
ITM
California
Iowa
Rife
Cal Hultman
Tom Miller
Polk County
Iowa Trust Board
Mary Maloney
Serge Garrison
James Boose
Senate Republican
Mary Kramer
West Des Moines
Bike tax on bicycles to fund Iowa trails advances
Iowa lawmakers pushed Senate File 2193 through the Ways and Means Committee by a 10-4 vote adding a half cent to the 4 cent bicycle sales tax. The tax would fund buying and building recreational trails while opponents warn of a broader tax precedent. Senate leaders say trail use by pedestrians justifies the plan.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
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