Debate on Taxpayers' Rights Amendment in Iowa House
The Iowa House began debate on a constitutional amendment to cap government revenues, labeled a prescription for economic disaster by critics. Democrats push exemptions for human services and education, while Republicans defend a CPI based lid with population adjustments amid warnings of school and service cuts.
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Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines
Iowa House
House Education Committee
Art Ollie
Cclinton
Ray Lageschulte
R-Waverly
Roger Halvorson
Monona
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Iowa House Approves Sex Ed Curriculum Bill
Iowa school districts would be required to offer sex education courses from all grades with a committee to develop the curriculum. The plan aims to curb teen pregnancies and includes AIDS information and self esteem and stress management components.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Iowa House votes to end centralized child support system
The Iowa House approved 82 to 17 to return child support collection to county clerks of court, ending a $1.3 million centralized system now used in 22 counties. The bill, facing Senate scrutiny, cites widespread complaints and cost concerns.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Joe Kremer
R-Jesup
Iowa Department of Human Services
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