Shortfall prompts Iowa to dip into reserves for 131 million gap
The Gazette argues that Branstad's use of reserves to cover a 131 million budget shortfall is only a temporary fix. It urges a thorough audit of tax credits and exemptions, noting 12.1 billion dollars in annual revenue is displaced by over 250 tax cuts, with calls for aggressive reform and hard evidence of growth.
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Community Letters on politics and wildlife hunting policy
A reader urges no vote on Senate Joint Resolution 18 allowing brutal hunting in Alaska refuges and urges Grassley and Ernst to oppose. The letter cites wildlife tourism, national parks, and wildlife protection. It also includes a Cedar Rapids memorial tribute by Clifford Higgins praising veterans memorials and union involvement.
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Lawmakers clash over split Iowa forum plans
Lynda Waddington reports Linn County Republicans join Farm Bureau to host a separate event, breaking the longstanding nonpartisan League forum. Questions arise about inviting all lawmakers and balancing schedules to hear from Sen. Liz Mathis and Rep. Ken Rizer amid partisan tensions.
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Ashley Hinson
Louis Zumbach
Dan Zumbach
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Critics dispute Linn County election modernization claims
GUEST COLUMN argues the Linn County Supervisors and media misrepresented the Election Modernization and Integrity Act. It states the bill creates a revolving loan fund for counties to modernize elections, does not mandate e poll books, and ensures free IDs for voters without driver's licenses. It notes Linn County overstates costs and urges adoption with state help. The piece cites Iowa officials and lawmakers Paul Pate Ken Rizer Ashley Hinson Louie Zumbach.
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Linn
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