Iowa tax plan faces Senate action amid budget distress
The plan could move to Senate committee action today as critics warn that federal deductibility could raise Iowa state income taxes. Senator Bolkcom labels the proposal ill advised amid two years of budget revisions and a fragile revenue picture that could hit education health care and public safety with future cuts.
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Joe Bolkcom
Iowa City
Senate Appropriations Committee
Bolkcom
Iowa
Whitver
Senate
Randy Feenstra
Ways and Means
Belkcom
Iowa Department of Revenue
Heartbeat abortion bill faces uncertain path and protests
Republican lawmakers weigh the fetal heartbeat bill SF 359 with potential exceptions added by Lundgren. Opposition from Planned Parenthood grows as proponents insist the measure advances the pro life cause. If SF 359 stalls, dramatic budget leverage may be required to push the measure through.
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Lundgren
House Human Resources Committee
Senate
Planned Parenthood of the
Heartland
Planned Parenthood
Erin Davison-Rippey
Planned Parenthood Voters of
Iowa
U.S. Supreme Court
Davison- Rippey
House
Brad Zaun
R-Urbandale
Iowa Lottery Draws Reported For Monday April 30
The Iowa lottery results list Pick 3 Midday five eighty eight, Pick 3 Evening zero six four, Pick 4 Midday eight eight six eight, Pick 4 Evening five four one five. Lucky for Life numbers are one ten thirteen sixteen twenty one with Lucky Ball seventeen.
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Iowa
Iowan House approves large justice system budgets
Iowa House approved more than half a billion dollars for courts and corrections, including 177.6 million for court operations and 3.1 million for the witness and jury revolving fund, with 55 to 41 votes. The package also funds the attorney general, victim assistance, and legal services, and adds two criminal investigations positions for DNA processing.
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Des Moinesmore
Iown House
House
Justice Systems Appropriations Subcommittee
Gary Worthan
R-Storm Lake
Judicial Branch
Ing
Worthan
Justice Systems General
Legal Services
Ancrease
Worchan
Department of
Newton
Division of Criminal Investigation
Senate
Justice System
Caravan migrants at San Ysidro border face screening delays
The caravan of about 1500 Central American migrants, under scrutiny from Trump officials and media, seeks asylum at the San Ysidro port of entry. Space for detainees is limited, with unclear counts held as U.S. immigration authorities plan processing capacity. Migrants await credible fear interviews before possible court dates, facing potential evasion of future hearings.
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U.S
Trump Administration
San Ysidro
San Diego
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Trump
Mexico
Jeff Sessions
United States
Iowa traffic camera rulings derail state oversight
The Supreme Court remanded the case to Polk County District Court after striking down the Iowa DOTs administrative rules on traffic cameras. The court found no explicit authority for the DOT over cameras and allowed a 21 day window for remand unless shortened or extended. Rehearings must be requested within 14 days, while actions in Polk County remain unsettled.
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Iowa Dot
Polk County District Court
Polk County
Iowa
Anderson
Andrea Henry
DOT
Henry
Diagonal Drive
J Avenue
First Avenue
10Th Street
Williams Boulevard
16Th Avenue
L Street
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