Branstad optimistic as Ipsco steel plant deal nears Iowa approval
Gov Branstad says legislature's swift action may seal Ipsco Inc proposed 360 million steel plant in Muscatine County after a stalled 73 million tax incentive package. Ipsco weighing three sites in two states while Iowa negotiates electricity rates and broader tax incentives.
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Nagle pledges federal ban on Ipsco deals if elected
Cedar Falls Democrat David Nagle vows to introduce a bill to halt all Ipsco deals, arguing states misuse tax dollars bidding for wealthy corporations. He says federal intervention is needed to curb state incentives and protect small businesses and jobs.
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Democrats threaten to block Iowa fiber-optic plan
House Democrats threaten to lock up their 49 votes against expanding the Iowa Communications Network until Gov. Branstad provides cost figures and information. Leader Bob Arnould says bipartisan agreements must be worked out before expansion. Republicans aim to keep RFP issuance on track for the final phase despite delays.
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Grandy to detail plan to overhaul Iowa budget
Representative Fred Grandy outlines a detailed tax cut and spending freeze proposal aimed at balancing Iowa's budget. He argues revenue growth totaling over $100 million annually should fund education and private-sector tax relief rather than expanding public programs.
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No Excuse for Hatred Says Branstad at Diversity Conference
Gov. Terry Branstad condemned acts of hatred in Des Moines and urged community action at an October Faces and Voices of Iowa conference to develop diversity strategies. He vowed prosecution under hate crime laws for racist graffiti at a synagogue and a racial attack on a teenager, and called for quicker state action and educational efforts to combat bigotry.
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Safety agency opposes IDOT police powers
DES MOINES AP A plan to give police power to Iowa Department of Transportation vehicle inspection officers drew opposition from the Department of Public Safety which runs the State Patrol The DPS commissioner said Iowa does not need two agencies with identical authority patrolling the same main roads Officials discussed ahead of a legislative memo distributed Monday The piece notes a bid for Democratic nomination.
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Deputy Secretary Marilyn Monroe Seeks State Secretary Post
Former Des Moines County Recorder Marilyn Monroe announces her bid for secretary of state, aiming to ease voter registration rules and create a small business advocate division. She faces a potential primary against Anne Pedersen while Senator Paul Pate seeks the Republican nomination.
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