Budget chief Tegeler under fire from key Iowa lawmaker
Senator Leonard Boswell questioned Gretchen Tegeler's qualifications to head the Department of Management amid Iowa's budget crisis. Tegeler, serving since February after replacing Patrick Cavanaugh, defends her dual roles in planning and budgeting. Governor Branstad and spokesman Richard Vohs affirm confidence in her leadership and dedication to a balanced budget.
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Branstad backs union only pay raises with furlough plan
Gov. Terry Branstad endorsed limiting court ordered pay raises to union workers this year and offsetting 19.2 million with unpaid furloughs. He proposed equal raises for union and non contract staff next fiscal year, a move costing about 106 million and potentially triggering up to 2,500 layoffs. House Speaker Arnould criticized the plan as a charade amid looming tax increases.
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Terry Branstad
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Responsibility for drinking ends in tragedy
Dear Abby guidance and a Port Arthur reader reflect on a Florida case where a 21 year old college student died after 23 shots. The exchange urges personal accountability for choices and highlights how peer pressure and delayed warnings affect young drinkers. A mother hopes the Abby column lesson helps others.
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Rainy day fund judged weak in new Fed critique
Federal Reserve economists Richard Mattoon and William Testa fault a proposed 5 percent rainy day fund in Iowa for lacking long term viability. They note many states failed to sustain reserves, and all but a few exhausted funds by 1991, sparking doubt about steady fiscal relief from such reserves.
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Iowa
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
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Iowa Farm Income Taxes Fall Short Of Last Year
Iowa budget adviser Dennis Prouty said farm income taxes are about 18 percent below last year, creating a $33 million gap in projected revenue. He noted softer receipts across tax collections and warned the shortfall could affect the current and following year budgets.
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Iowa
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Branstad attacks ethanol opponents in EPA critique
Governor Branstad accused the petroleum industry and some environmental groups of colluding to hinder ethanol use. He argued EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act discriminate against ethanol and misfocus on ozone while neglecting carbon monoxide concerns, stressing the need for solid science and U.S. corn industry benefits.
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Iowa House OKs study on car insurance
The Iowa House approved a one year study on whether to mandate auto insurance for all motorists. The 65 to 33 vote came as lawmakers debated a minor insurance regulation bill. Supporters cite uninsured motorists in crashes. opponents note low costs and 96 percent already covered.
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