Democrats warn GOP tax plan could defund police in Iowa
Iowa Democratic lawmakers warned Senate File 619 could defund police by phasing out backfill payments to cities and counties. They cautioned the plan risks higher local taxes or reduced services and questioned gender equity input in the negotiations while noting backfill sizes and mental health funding promises.
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Loebsack and Gilbraith Honored by Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame
Former U S Representative Dave Loebsack and Davenport activist Athena Gilbraith will be inducted in 2021 Hall of Fame at a June online ceremony. Loebsack served 14 years in Congress ending last year. Gilbraith leads local equity efforts and chairs Democratic Black Caucus activities. The event airs online June 13 with registration available.
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Capitol Digest Antitrust, Bears, Immigration and Road Input
Iowa AG Tom Miller joins a 45 attorney general coalition urging federal funding for state antitrust enforcement. Bears from Wisconsin and Minnesota may visit northeast Iowa, with potential small breeding populations in 3 to 5 years. Gov Kim Reynolds along with 19 others urge action on the southern border crisis. Iowa DOT seeks public input on 2022 resurfacing of U S Highway 52 in Castalia Ossian with online meeting and feedback due by May 31.
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