Iowa Senate passes get-tough drunk driving bill
The Iowa Senate approved Senate File 446 in a 49 to 0 vote to suspend licenses and impound or immobilize vehicles for second or later drunken driving offenses. The measure sets hard suspensions, administrative revocations for underage drivers, and a $50 open container fine to curb alcohol impaired driving.
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Senate expected to extend Iowa county property tax freeze
Iowa Senate leaders anticipate meeting Friday deadline to extend the two year old county property tax freeze. The move may come via supplemental appropriations and not be tied to a separate tax relief bill. House Republicans doubt Senate will extend the freeze while Democrats weigh proposed tax reductions and M&E tax repeal concerns.
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Senate OKs shift in State Patrol funding
The Iowa Senate votes to fund the State Patrol from the general fund next fiscal year, reallocating 33 million dollars from road taxes. The move frees highway construction money for cities and counties, funded by use tax proceeds and the fifth penny reserve.
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Branstad questions Wilsons appeal in Iowa race
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad argues Californias Pete Wilson faces hurdles in early nominating states. Branstad says Wilsons pro choice stance and lack of local organization could limit support in Iowa and New Hampshire. He expects Iowa to keep its first in the nation caucus status in 1996.
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Branstad Family Reaches Insurance Settlement in Fatal Crash Case
Governor Terry Branstad and wife settle an insurance dispute over a 1991 fatal crash involving their son Eric. IMT Insurance sought over 25,000 dollars, with Branstads paying 11,500. IMT had covered the McCullough estate after a Des Moines collision that killed Charles and Jean McCullough.
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Branstad backs bill to require prison labor and chain gangs
Gov. Terry Branstad voiced support for House File 215, calling for mandatory inmate work and chain gangs with discretion for officials. The plan mandates all able-bodied inmates work and urges a plan by January to implement hard labor outside facilities. He also urged funding decisions for Phase 3 ICN hookups using excess gaming revenue.
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Des Moines
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D-Des Moines
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