Iowa lawmakers inch toward budget tax package compromise
In Des Moines the split-control Legislature negotiates a three-part plan to couple federal income tax changes, restore governor rules, and adjust the consumable supplies sales tax. The proposal aims at about 95 million dollars in relief plus roughly 25 million from manufacturing tax breaks, with action possible this week.
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Legislature probes Iowa school aid deal for 2017 rise
Des Moines reports indicate negotiators seek a 2.25 percent increase in state aid for schools in fiscal 2017 with extra categorical boosts to reach about a 2.5 percent total growth. Senate Leader Gronstal says an in-principle agreement on revenue is near and an announcement is expected.
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ISU programs surge in popularity raise resource concerns
Six years after approving four new ISU degree programs the board reviews progress reports. Event management's bachelor’s attracted 360 students in fall 2015 far exceeding the 100 projection, while information assurance and materials science master’s programs also surpassed expectations. Civil engineering stayed on target with 29 students. Reports cite space and staffing limits and urge expanded courses and collaborations. Vanessa Miller.
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Iowa Regulators Near Decision on Bakken Pipeline Permit
Iowa Utilities Board expected to rule today on a permit to build the inter state Bakken crude oil pipeline through Iowa. The $3.8 billion project faces opposition and potential legal action despite some expecting approval. Board meeting in Des Moines open to the public with limited space.
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Energy Transfer Part ners seeks permit for 1168 mile pipeline
The filing requests a hazardous liquid pipeline permit and eminent domain rights across Iowa for a Dakota Access project. About 80 percent of the 346 miles in Iowa are preliminarily secured, with 296 parcels pending. The line would run from North Dakota through South Dakota and Iowa to Patoka Illinois, carrying up to 570000 barrels daily to Gulf Coast refineries. North Dakota South Dakota and Illinois have approved the project.
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Grassley notes Iowa Democrats favor Hogg over Judge
Sen. Chuck Grassley mocks Washington Democrats backing Patty Judge as he tracks Iowa rival Rob Hogg who has the endorsements of 78 legislators. Judge rejects being an establishment choice and says she has not been hand-picked by party elites.
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