Iowa universities face flat funding as Senate blocks increase
Iowa lawmakers reject the Board of Regents plan to restore an $8 million cut and fund an $18 million rise. The Senate approves a $1 billion education budget with no increase for the three public universities UI ISU UNI. Tuition likely rises ahead of a summer board vote.
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Cedar Falls
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Regents
Iowa lawmakers wrap up session with tax relief and funding debates
Republican leaders hailed SF 619 delivering an $8.118 billion general fund budget and $400 million in tax relief while shifting mental health funding from property taxpayers. Democrats decry being frozen out of negotiations and warn the move may raise property taxes despite proposed relief. Lawmakers anticipate a special session on redistricting with the 2022 regular session to follow.
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Ccharles City
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Reynolds signs expansion of charter schools and justice bills
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 813 expanding charter school authority to founding groups outside local boards. She also signed HF 426 creating a funding stream for an automated rape kit tracking system and HF 603 establishing a sexual assault forensic examiner program. SF 356 provides liability protections for agritourism.
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Reynolds
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Iowa Republicans push abortion amendment amid disputes over rights
Senate President Jake Chapman says the amendment corrects a 2018 Iowa Supreme Court decision that recognized abortion rights. Democrats accuse GOP of inconsistencies on privacy rights relating to abortion COVID-19 vaccines and masks as the measure advances despite opposition.
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Dhiawatha
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