Iowa House approves new economic development partnership
The Iowa House passed a bill creating the Partnership for Economic Progress replacing the Department of Economic Development with an Economic Development Authority overseen by business leaders. The nonprofit Economic Development Corporation would handle private funding with limited public scrutiny while the public side administers incentives. Critics urged more oversight as lawmakers debated rules against pay-to-play and financing authority.
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New Vienna
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D-Fort Dodge
Roger Thomas
Delkader
Branstad
Jeff Boeyink
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Branstad Urges Zero Growth for School Budgets
Gov. Terry Branstad calls for no allowable growth in base state aid for K-12 schools for the next two fiscal years. He warns districts to plan by April 15 amid uncertain funding, while noting potential backfills for past underfunding and possible layoffs, but promises stability and predictability. House Republicans back zero growth. Democrats seek 2 percent.
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Capitol Digest roundup of Monday Statehouse items
The Iowa Senate approved changes to the child abuse registry to address court findings. House File 562 narrows and clarifies placement for adults with supervision failures. Senate and DHS aim to reduce placements through training and streamlined reviews. Tax credits report shows 2010 awards at 182.9 million, with 2009 down sharply from 2007. Teacher of the Year nominations due by Friday. Quote notes Rep. Hunter on HF 607, which passed 78 to 17.
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D-Des Moines
Loebsack lauds Afghan security shift progress and goals
U S Representative Dave Loebsack praises Afghan security training ahead of a 2014 handover. He notes Afghan forces and local police receiving preparation as U S troops maintain support while U S officials discuss Libya and Iraq. He visited Kandahar and met Petraeus Eikenberry and Afghan leaders.
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Ottumwa
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Iowa City
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Cedar Rapids
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Sourcemedia.net
Bat Caves Stay Closed At Maquoketa Park This Summer
Maquoketa Caves State Park in Iowa will keep its caves closed for the summer as the Department of Natural Resources seeks more time to slow or stop white nose syndrome. Officials found no sign of the fungus in 400 to 600 hibernating bats and will keep other park areas open.
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