Iowa Legislature nears finish with $2.86B tax cut plan
Republicans push a multiyear $2.86 billion income tax cut as part of a $7.48 billion budget while Democrats warn of deficits and favor more input on tax reform. Senate leaders caution on a fraught closing day amid debates over abortion, Medicaid, and funding priorities.
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Sioux City
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Dubuque
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Health and Human Services
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R Clear Lake
Iowa lawmakers ditch traffic cameras and school vouchers
Des Moines legislators signal an end to major bills as they push to adjourn the 2018 session. Traffic camera regulation and state funded education savings accounts for private schools stalled or sidelined. The backfill phaseout also remains unsettled as leaders weigh final actions. Senator Zaun blamed failed negotiations, while Senate President Schneider noted limited support for vouchers.
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Iowa Senate
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Senate
Charles Schneider
West Des Moines
Senate Education Committee
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