Iowa Branstad urged road funding and drone legislation faces hurdles
A compilation of stalled or altered policy efforts shows no final action on a fuel tax hike, a hybrid tax swap, or off campus anti bullying enforcement. The drone bill limits evidence from aerial surveillance and a study group must report findings by year end.
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Iowa Legislature Nearing Adjournment After Busy Session
The Iowa House adjourned after a 108 day session at 5 54 a m while the Senate, after a 21 hour day finishing a 6 959 billion budget, prepared to reconvene to finish work The Government Oversight Committee may issue subpoenas to compel witnesses to testify as the Senate debated rule suspensions and a 24 hour wait before action The session drew praise from Gov Branstad and mixed reviews from Senate leaders with Republicans noting spending restraint and Democrats criticizing tax policy
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