Branstad Says Limited Funds Hamper Hikes for Iowa Workers
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad warns of tight finances as state and union negotiators prepare for a November start on a new two year collective bargaining contract. He cites a 1.3 million fiscal 1992 surplus forecast and 170 million in current year spending commitments while noting a 5 percent raise for state workers and a prior 3.5 percent increase for 20 000 workers represented by AFSCME.
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Rod Boshart
Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Branstad
American Federation of State
Tabor signs posted early trigger Cedar Rapids mix up
Miscommunication over Cedar Rapids election signs for Eric Tabor sparked a weekend posting of signs before the 21 day pre election rule. Sign inspector Dale Brodt says volunteers hurried the process, with about a dozen signs noted before the Wednesday start. Campaigns say notice about the ordinance changes was sent but some failed to receive it.
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John Kirsch
Cedar Rapids
Eric Tabor
Tabor
Steve Severn
Dale Brodt
Brodt
Tabor Campaign
Jeff Link
Link
Baldwin
Jackson County
Severn
Judy McCoy
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