Iowa lawmakers agree on a 7.351 billion budget plan
Iowa legislators set a 7.351 billion fiscal 2017 budget target with House Republicans Senate Democrats and Gov Branstad eyeing about 176.7 million in increased spending and a 70 million boost to cover Medicaid and other needs. Leaders expect school funding decisions next week with a range between 2 and 4 percent increases while final negotiations aim for a quick resolution before the 100 day adjournment.
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Des Moines
Pat Grassley
Rnew Hartford
House Appropriations Committee
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Terry Branstad
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Branstad
Pat
New Hartford
Ron Jorgensen
Sioux City
House-Senate
Bob Dvorsky
Coralville
Senate Appropriations Committee
Dvorsky
Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Linda Upmeyer
Clear Lake
Iowa
Upmeyer
Medicaid oversight push resurfaces trust concerns in Iowa
A Iowa Senate panel pressed for stronger oversight of the April 1 switch to private managed Medicaid services after testimony from four advocates. They seek a comprehensive review of program integrity, a dedicated improvement fund, and increased protections while noting past management issues and a two week implementation timeline.
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Des Moines
Senate
Iowa
Shouse
Lee Elbert
Franklin Medical Clinic
Hampton
Marie Knedler
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
Bill Stumpf
Dubuque
Elbert
Managed Care Ombudsman
Rob Hogg
Rod Bosharty
Des Moines Bureau
Iowa Senate
Rhonda Shouse
Marion
House uncouples funding for schools and water quality
The Gazette reports DES MOINES moving to extend the school infrastructure sales tax for 20 years without Gov. Branstad’s plan to link funding to water quality. GOP panel chair Rep. Matt Windschitl says there is little support to divert SAVE revenue for water issues, so the funds are separated.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Matt Windschitl
Missouri Valley
SAVE
Governor Proposes SAVE Revenue Hike for Property Tax Relief
Governor issues disaster proclamation for Clinton County and state seeks to boost SAVE funding for water quality. Windschitl outlines a bill to raise SAVE revenue to 7 percent from 2.1 percent, about 31.5 million annually, to aid property tax relief, while Ted Stopulos notes the governor's openness to other sources. Plan may not pass before adjournment.
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House
Ways and Means
Ted Stopulos
Branstad
SAVE
Iowa Senate approves bill legalizing gun suppressors
The Iowa Senate advanced House File 2279 by a 46 to 4 vote to allow possession or transfer of noise suppressors. Sen. Steve Sadders noted federal rules apply, and suppressors would no longer carry a Class D felony. The measure returns to the House after a minor amendment. The session also approved Senate File 2301 to extend the Iowa Educational Savings Plan Trust to tax exempt non profits.
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Clear Lake
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Des Moines
Iowa
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