Auditors warn Iowa school board group faces irregularities
Auditors outlined irregularities and questionable practices at the Iowa Association of School Boards and said concerns were blocked from board review. The Legislature's oversight committee probes funding, internal controls, and executive pay amid a pending investigation. Open meetings laws may apply to the nonprofit.
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Fee and fine hikes ignite Iowa Senate budget clash
Iowa Senate debates a plan to raise fines, fees and court costs to 8.8 million as part of a 484 million fiscal 2011 budget for courts, public safety and justice. Republicans clash with Democrats led by Sen. Sadders over the impact on Iowans before votes to fund public safety, corrections and judicial operations.
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Capitol Digest: Iowa lawmakers push bills and budgets
The Iowa Senate approves the Ed Thomas bill detaining violent offenders after murder charges, while the House advances budget bills for agriculture and economic development. Also voted were measures closing a nude dancing loophole, texting while driving, veterans day off, and project labor agreements for two Corrections projects. Gov Culver signs veterans bills and discusses nuclear study funding and wind energy ideas.
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