Iowa lawmakers may call a special session for redistricting
The Census Bureau delay in delivering county population figures could push redistricting into a special session. Senate leaders say getting new congressional and legislative lines ready before April is unlikely, but some expect Des Moines to stay in session until completion. The Legislative Service Bureau has 60 days to draw districts after census data arrives.
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Iowa redistricting plans and review timeline
The plan sets five congressional districts, 29 263 residents in each Iowa House district and 58 263 in each Senate district. Lawmakers review for about two weeks with public hearings. simultaneous hearings on the Iowa Communications Network could shorten this. If plans are rejected, a third can be amended. failing agreement, courts take over.
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Cedar Rapids Junior League presses for empowerment funding in Iowa
Cedar Rapids Junior League members met at the Iowa Capitol to press legislators on ongoing community empowerment efforts. Barbara Knight and Danielle Rings outlined goals including preschool care funding, educator training and pay, and continued support for women and children programs as lawmakers listened. Senator Andy McKean and Rep Leigh Rekow attended to learn more about the issues.
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R-Anamosa
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Siegrist: GOP aims to repeal Iowa Social Security tax
Iowa House Speaker Brent Siegrist said Republicans will use any windfall from federal tax cuts to fund a repeal of the state income tax on Social Security benefits. He told ABC luncheon attendees that the 79th General Assembly will pursue the phase-out, estimated at 48 million dollars, whether this session or next.
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GOP leader ponders run for Iowa governor race
DES MOINES AP Sen Steve King a Kiron Republican and earth moving contractor says he is weighing a bid for Iowa governor next year He formed a steering committee and will decide within a month He trails behind Gov Tom Vilsack who seeks another term and has raised about 1 million dollars King says he is about 75 percent sure but needs funds to organize and run against Vilsack.
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Iowa Senate approves car boot for delinquent child support
A Senate committee approved a bill allowing police to immobilize vehicles of parents with at least three months of unpaid child support. The plan targets $2,000 or 20 percent back payments to avoid booting, with notice and appeal rights. Supporters say it boosts collections. critics call it ineffective and punitive.
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Iowa
Jerry Behn
R-Boone
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Marriage bill turned down in Des Moines committee
A Des Moines Senate panel rejected a covenant marriage bill 6-4, aimed at pre marriage counseling and tougher divorce rules. Committee chair John Redwine indicated the measure would be reconsidered next week, with opponents arguing marriage strength should stay with churches.
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