Phantom students loom large in Iowa education lobbying
Iowa faces a policy battle over phantom students, 76 708 in five years, with 18 600 this year costing 25.63 million in taxes. Lobbyists push for more phantoms via Patchett's plan, while critics warn against widening inequality and rising costs. Lawmakers weigh two year emergency funding and potential budget restructuring.
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Democratic candidate faces backlash over fund-raiser invite
Des Moines report says gubernatorial hopeful Tom Whitney is accused of politicizing a nonpartisan Friendship Force group led by his opponent's wife. Whitney's team invited about 200 Des Moines participants to a $25 St Patrick's Day event, prompting apologies from Whitney and organizers who fear lists were leaked.
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Open door proposal for governor's mansion visits
Iowa lawmakers approve a 296000 Terrace Hill bill to allow public tours at least 10 hours weekly. Debates focus on prearrangements and security with support for open visitation and concerns about furniture damage. The measure advances to floor debate.
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Ccedar Falls
Keith Dunton
Dthornburg
Legislative notes and it takes years to produce results
Des Moines report notes slow progress on nominating candidates for Iowa’s 125 legislative seats. Republicans lack nominees in three Senate districts and 26 House districts for the June 6 primary, while Democrats have none in 40 districts. Law allows district conventions to nominate if primary yields none.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Senate
Iowa House advances wide range of bills in Monday session
A slate of bills moves through the Iowa Legislature with actions including HF2294 adding a drug to the controlled substances list by 76-0 vote, HF2246 extending liability insurance for appointed county officers, and HF606 requiring protective clothing standards for firefighters. Other measures update jury duty exemptions, real estate funding thresholds, and agency regulatory authority.
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