Debate on air quality rules put on hold for compromise
Iowa lawmakers paused floor action on ammonia odor and hydrogen sulfide standards for commercial livestock operations to seek a compromise acceptable to Gov. Tom Vilsack. GOP leaders cited concerns the Environmental Protection Commission draft is too lenient while Democrats called for stronger protections based on science. party leaders said a procedural path would keep the issue alive beyond this week’s funnel deadline as talks continue.
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Vilsacks owe $1055 in additional taxes
Gov Tom Vilsack and wife Christie report total owed of 1055 after adjustments. They show 123,615 adjusted gross income with 18,027 federal and 6,634 state taxes, withheld 17,498 and 6,108 respectively, leaving 529 and 526 due. Rental income from Mount Pleasant properties and a law firm building supplement their income.
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Pederson defers on 2006 political plans in Des Moines
Lt. Gov. Sally Pederson sidestepped questions about her future, saying it is premature to discuss 2006 campaigns while focusing on this fall's election. She noted she considered running for Senate in 2004 but chose to concentrate on the current job.
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Auditor criticizes GOP budget plan in Iowa
State Auditor David Vaudt questions the $4.66 billion GOP budget for 2005 that uses one time resources to fund $110 million in new spending and deplete the cash reserve. He says the plan relies on short term resources and lacks long range planning to fix ongoing budget problems.
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Local Photo Reprints Available From The Gazette
You can purchase reprints of local photographs published in The Gazette. Call 368-8585 for details.
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Democrats say revenue outlook improves education funding
Democratic members of Iowa's education budget subcommittee credit revised Friday revenue projections for about 33 million more in this year and over 70 million for the next 15 months. They urge boosting K-12, community colleges, and regent universities in the 2005 budget despite Republican warnings of limits and potential across the board cuts if revenues miss estimates.
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