Branstad denies racism in tax exempt gambling debate
Gov. Terry Branstad rejected claims of economic racism amid negotiations with American Indian tribes offering to pay 10 million annually to block slot machines at four parimutuel tracks. Tribal leaders insist the bailout would fund state needs while preserving riverboat and track jobs and potential tax deals.
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Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Alex Walker
Mesquaki Bingo and Casino
Tama
Walker
Iowa Senate ethics clash over gambler law vote
A Democratic legislator demands the Senate Ethics Committee rule on Sen. Bert Priebe's participation in a vote to end betting limits on riverboat casinos and allow slot machines at race tracks. Fallon cites Priebe owning dogs and horses racing at Iowa tracks that would benefit.
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Bert Priebe
D-Algona
Fallon
Iowa
Priebe
Senate
House
Branstad backs nude ban tightening liquor permit holes
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad urged passage of House file 2409 to close a loophole that allows nude dancing at juice bars with state sales tax permits. He said the state should not sanction such activities while rejecting vices like the lottery. He noted neighbors run lotteries and quitting would be impractical.
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Dy Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Iowa
Branstad
House
Senate
Cavanaugh withdraws from School Budget Review Committee
Patrick Cavanaugh former Iowa Department of Management director withdrew from Senate consideration for a third term on the School Budget Review Committee after Sen Larry Murphy requested a separate vote. Cavanaugh said a targeted vote could be used to attack the governor over budget matters from his watch.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Senate
Patrick Cavanaugh
Iowa
Cavanaugh
Branstad Defends Party Switch In Iowa Primary
Governor Terry Branstad argues his party change was out of conviction, not convenience, contrasting it with Rep. Fred Grandy. He points to past Democratic ties in California and says voters deserve full background ahead of the June 7 Republican primary.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Fred Grandy
Branstad
Grandy
California
Iowa
Congress
Democratic candidate objects to petition signatures in Iowa race
Jan Zonneveld of Cedar Rapids challenges nine Louisa County signatures on Glen Winehauf's Democratic nomination petition for the U.S. House. Officials say residency disputes must be proven, with a public hearing today by Baxer, Johnson and Campbell. Winehauf needs 42 signatures. he has 46, potentially affecting his candidacy.
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Gazette News
Des Moines
U.S
Jim Leach
Jan Zonneveld
Cedar Rapids
Louisa County
Glen Winehauf
North Liberty
Secretary of State
Winekauf
Waddell
Elections Division
Elaine Baxter
Richard Johnson
Bonnie Campbell
Winehauf
U.S. House
Louisa
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