Cedar Rapids woman charged with 21 counts of tax fraud
Gwendolyn Murray a 33 year old from Cedar Rapids was charged in U S District Court with 21 counts including 12 false claim for tax refunds seven counts of theft of government property and two counts of aggravated identity theft. She allegedly filed fraudulent returns in 2012 and 2013 using other names and stole identities to claim refunds totaling 43257 with possible prison time if convicted on all counts.
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Legislature Sparks Clash Over Iowa School Funding Plans
Iowa Democrats and Republicans clash over how much to allocate for K-12 education in the coming budget. Democrats back a 4 percent increase or 210 million dollars while Republicans propose a 1.25 percent rise or 98 million. Each side argues their plan honors the budget and protects schools, with GOP leaders warning the 4 percent plan would require cuts elsewhere. House Speaker Kraig Paulsen questions funding sources as Senate leaders defend prioritizing education. Public appeals and future budget trades loom as parties press for a deal.
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Gun rights bill advances as funnel deadlines loom
Iowa lawmakers move a wide ranging gun rights measure through committee despite a narrow Senate majority and a tight funnel deadline. The bill would reform permits training a weapons permit database legalize suppressors and allow supervised handgun possession by minors. Lawmakers debated impacts while other bills faced winnowing and partisan divides continued.
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