Branstad Tax Plan Targets Casinos for Property Relief Debate
The Gazette critiques Governor Branstad for raising casino profits tax from 24 to 36 percent to fund commercial property tax relief and a 50 percent cut in the top corporate rate. It warns higher casino taxes may harm jobs and nonprofits, while urging focus on property tax reform. Economists question the 12 percent corporate cut and its stimulus impact.
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Terry Branstad
Branstad
Iowa
Vision Iowa
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I-Jobs
Iowa State University
Dave Sw
Enson
Swenson
Letters on guns unions and native history in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids reader cites a Feb 21 letter arguing Republicans use the Constitution to curb medical care while defending gun rights. The writer recalls Biden in Egypt and questions branches of government. Another note honors native histories and suggests a Day of National Recognition for original inhabitants. A Patrick E Peterson letter praises native cultures and critiques Columbus. A third letter challenges Jonah Goldberg on public-sector unions amid memories of disasters and emergency workers.
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Dean Warner
Cedar Rapids
Jonah Goldberg
Goldberg
How adults can help save teens from themselves
The CDC reports rising teen suicidal thoughts with about 14.5 percent of high school students affected. Expert Alan Ross from Samaritans of New York urges adults to notice two week mood or behavior changes and seek help from a doctor, counselor, or nurse. He recommends open talks about mental health, an emergency “fire drill” approach, and concrete safety steps such as securing medicines and locking up guns to curb impulsive acts.
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The
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Samaritans’ International
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Iowa bill would close reporting loopholes on teacher abuse
SF 345 proposed by Sen. Bob Dvorsky strengthens whistleblower protections and mandates annual ethics training for school staff. It requires districts to report investigations of abuse involving students even if the employee resigns before completion, preventing hush-hush resignations and allowing licenses to be denied or revoked for non reporting.
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Benton Community
Benton Community School
Iowa
Board of Educational Examiners
Bob Dvorsky
Dcoralville
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