Veto fuels tension as Iowa lawmakers seek compromise
GOP leaders blame Gov. Vilsack for renewed distrust after his education veto and continued tax proposals. House Speaker Chris Rants urges compromise while Majority Leader Chuck Gipp says funding priorities will be protected and some items will be left aside. Democratic skeptics echo concerns over higher taxes while focusing on corporate loopholes.
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Measure would let DOT issue special plates
The House Transportation Committee amended House File 139 to shift approval and production of special license plates from the Legislature to the Department of Transportation. Plates would be issued at the request of state agencies and nonprofits, with a 500 pre-sale threshold and annual review for potential discontinuation if costs exceed sales. Military plates are exempt, but others like Pearl Harbor survivor plates could end if demand ends. Veterans groups and EMS agencies seek such plates.
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Panel approves oil filter measure in Iowa Legislature
West Branch middle school students claim a partial victory as the House Natural Resources Committee sends a bill to the full House to ban oil filters from landfills. The measure would require oil filter collection sites to inform the Department of Natural Resources and require retailers to post notices. Students urged crushing filters to remove up to 90 percent of the oil prior to recycling to curb pollution.
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Dems cite cuts hurting Iowa cities and counties
Iowa Democrats released a study showing local governments faced 60 million dollars in state aid cuts last year and warn further losses ahead. Senate leaders blame Republicans for relying on red ink, noting property tax hikes and service reductions in places like Charles City and Clive.
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