Linn-Mar bond would raise taxes in high rate district
Voters rejected an $80 million Linn-Mar bond that would have pushed area property taxes toward the Corridor’s highest rate. Even without the bond, Linn-Mar taxed at 17.38 per 1000, behind only Marion and Mount Vernon, with opponents citing long term costs.
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Cedar Crossing rally backs Cedar Rapids casino plan
About 500 people gathered at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids to hear Cedar Crossing backers pitch for a downtown casino. Investors from Peninsula Pacific Partnership and Cedar Crossing Development Group touted entertainment goals while attendees included supporters and Bret Michaels fans.
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Republicans fret as Trump leans on Democrats for major bills
Washington Post reports GOP leaders face a fading influence as President Trump pursues bipartisan deals on tax reform and immigration. Some accuse him of aiding centrist Democrats in key 2018 midterms while others see potential strategic risk. Critics lament the party’s waning leverage despite control of Congress and White House. Senator Schumer and Speaker Pelosi are cited as partners in negotiation.
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