Culver to seek concessions from state employee unions
Gov. Chet Culver and top aides plan to reopen contract talks with Iowa state employee unions facing budget gaps. The effort targets reductions and potential layoffs, with AFSCME Council 61 warning of safeguards for workers and emphasis on protecting public safety and frontline services.
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Budget Battles Narrow Iowa Public Safety Funding
Gov Culver intends 10 percent pay cuts for himself and chief of staff with up to seven days unpaid leave for other staff. Department of Corrections eyes 515 layoffs and 262 vacancies. DHS aims to trim programs for the most vulnerable, seeking an $18 million cut to Medicaid and child welfare providers. Some courthouses may run four days weekly and services could consolidate to protect safety and essential care.
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Iowa state cuts press schools to spend reserves first
Culver seeks to force school districts to use reserves before raising taxes to cover 4,000 teacher salaries in state aid reductions. About 100 of 362 K-12 districts lack enough surplus. community colleges face similar strain. Kirkwood Community College reports no midyear tuition hikes or layoffs planned for a 2.4 million cut.
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IPTV plans public budget cuts amid Iowa spending squeeze
The Des Moines Bureau reports IPTV seeks a 23 percent cut to local program budgets and a staff reduction of one with potential six more positions delayed by federal funding. Overnight broadcasts would end, affecting core programs and staffing while state education and health budgets face deep reductions across K-12, community colleges, lead testing, hepatitis services, and substance abuse programs.
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Linn-Mar Postpones America Reads Amid Flu Surge
East Iowa districts monitor swine flu like illness as Linn-Mar cancels today’s America Reads due to high student and volunteer absences. Johnson County reports 22 to 46 percent absenteeism in several schools, with Linn County seeing over 10 percent in 23 schools. No makeup date yet.
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Iowa House 33 convention set after meeting
Iowa Democratic Party chair split on timing for a nominating convention in Cedar Rapids to replace Rep. Dick Taylor. Linn County Democrats push for before the Oct 28 Central Committee, while Kiernan sets it 10 minutes after the meeting. A special Nov 24 election will fill the seat if vacancies are finalized.
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