Iowa bond changes face resistance from Branstad and supporters
Senate panel backed a bill to allow a simple majority for bonds funded by a mix of local income surtax and property tax, moving away from the present 60 percent super majority. Governor Branstad opposes easing the threshold, while House leaders doubt passage amid veto threats.
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Senate approves voyeur privacy offense and jail costs ruling
The Iowa Senate passed a bill creating a Class D felony for photographing or videotaping a minor nude or semi nude without consent. It also approved fees for room and board for prisoners and a six year license revocation for causing a death while driving recklessly or during a police elude.
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House Defeats Effort to Add Nursing Home Inspectors
Des Moines Democrats try to fund two more inspectors to meet a state law that every home be inspected at least every 15 months. Officials said over 1 000 inspections occurred at about 4 000 facilities, arguing the single annual inspection figure was misleading.
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Don Hanson
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Telecomm Act Aims to Cut Iowa Rates and Expand Services
Senator Patrick Delahery says the federal Telecommunications Act will lower Iowa rates and broaden access to telephone and cable services. Iowa's prior law, aligned with federal aims, speeds adoption while the Iowa Utilities Board chair Allan Thoms notes few differences. The FCC must set implementing rules by August 8, enabling telecom and cable firms to offer new services such as home security.
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