Obama Iowa visit tests Iowa lawmakers adjourn plan
President Obama plans to speak on health care in Iowa City forcing Democrats to revisit a scheduled adjournment. Lawmakers weigh whether to delay or keep Thursday as the target while balancing family commitments and the presidential visit. Republican Jeff Kaufmann says the trip is a political event, not policy.
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Education funding sparks Iowa budget debate in Des Moines
Republicans warn pink slips and tax hikes from a $167 million K-12 funding shortfall in the 2011 budget while Democrats defend the standby stand alone bill as preserving priorities. House Chair Jo Oldson says education remains a priority despite cuts. Rep. Raecker notes one time money masks a large future gap. The measure narrows a $1.1 billion gap to about $1 billion using reserves and stimulus funds and includes hotel motel tax option for Cedar Rapids and Linn County.
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I JOBS proposal funds Linn County office building in plan
Iowa lawmakers heard an initial I-JOBS proposal allocating more than 32 million of remaining bonding to disaster recovery. The plan includes 8.8 million for a new Linn County administration building and 17 million for tourism and river enhancements, plus 15 million for rail ports and 22 million for higher education upgrades.
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Iowa House to vote on texting ban amid budget and safety talks
Capitol Digest notes the Iowa House plans today to approve HF 2456 banning texting while driving with exemptions for public safety, emergencies, and alerts. Culver signs SF 2357 limiting firearm possession for protective orders or domestic violence convictions. SF 2380 suspends film tax credits until 2013 and reviews credits every five years. The House approves an $844 million education package funding regent universities and community colleges. Assortment of new GOP assistants, flood preparedness guidance, and a quote from Sen. Danielson about UNI basketball round out today’s briefing.
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