Auditor flags GOP budget as flawed amid shortfall
Iowa Auditor David Vaudt says a Republican budget proposal shows a 309.3 million gap and relies on transfers from special funds to cover tax shortfalls. He notes higher spending in both GOP and gubernatorial plans, with Medicaid rising fastest, and hints at a gradual repayment idea.
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Iowa House stalls plan to raise speed limit to seventy
Des Moines lawmakers debate a bill to lift rural interstates to 70 mph and boost fines to fund court operations and state troopers. Democrats caution over budget impacts while GOP leaders push ahead, with federal and safety implications under review. Governor Vilsack urges revenue concerns be separate from policy.
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Vilsack outlines Great Places Initiative for Iowa towns
Gov. Tom Vilsack announced an eight million dollar plan to create regional meetings in Cedar Rapids and eight other Iowa locales to develop community driven partnerships with state agencies. A Great Places team from 18 agencies will invite communities by July 1 to propose ideas and prepare presentations for September with three pilots chosen by October and final agreements by December.
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Great Places Initiative Forum Schedule Announced
Forums The Great Places Initiative will start with eight forums in Iowa cities including Clear Lake Spencer Council Bluffs Pella Cedar Falls Muscatine Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. A new marketing strategy promotes Iowa inside and outside the state.
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Mark Zimmerman Ford Offers Taurus At $10 990 For 96 Hours
Cedar Rapids dealership slashes price on 2004 Ford Taurus to 10 990 plus tax tag and title for four days. Trade-ins accepted and buyers urged to arrive early for best selection at 1st Avenue SE Cedar Rapids. Hotline 1 800 325 1966 for details.
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