Branstad eyes education plan amid funding debate
Governor Terry Branstad expressed optimism that lawmakers will advance his $12 million education reform package. The Senate backed a measure Branstad says aligns with many goals but misses on teacher pay rises and nationwide certification bonuses. He may urge a special session if needed and aims for a landmark year for Iowa children. House Republicans back funding levels for both the reform package and a $5.2 million pre kindergar ten program.
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Legislature negotiates reform bill to satisfy governor
Senate package seen as a first step but not a done deal. The House may raise starting teacher pay from eighteen thousand to twenty three thousand as Branstad urged. Senate set it at twenty one thousand with final at least that level, Siegrist says.
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Branstad promotes immunization reminders for Iowa children
Gov. Branstad unveiled a program sending congratulatory cards to new Iowa parents with detachable immunization records and growth charts. The effort aims to raise the state's child immunization rate from 83 percent to 90 by 2000, targeting 37,000 births yearly. Hallmark donated cards. the program covers 33 states.
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GOP county conventions outline for Eastern Iowa
Thousands of Iowa Republican activists will gather for county conventions to shape a party platform and select delegates. Notables include Gov. Branstad, Speaker Corbett, and candidates Pate Oman and Lightfoot. Dates and venues list 1st and 2nd district counties with start times.
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Bill hikes penalty for passing stopped school bus
Iowa Senate approved a bill raising the fine to 100 dollars for motorists who fail to stop for school buses with flashing lights and an extended stop arm. Sens. Allen Borlaug and Robert Dvorsky supported the amendment after citing Iowa City Community School District complaints in 1997 about motorists passing stopped buses.
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