De Koster Critiques Iowa Legislature On Session Progress
Senator De Koster argues the Iowa Legislature lingers in a lengthy session with House delays over non priority bills while Senate advances most appropriations. He notes a rush to discuss speed limits risking federal highway funds, records for length, and limited productive output despite measures returning windfall to property taxpayers.
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Iowa
House
Senate
Senate critique of state budgets and biennial budgeting delays
A legislator decries budget overreach and delays in adopting a biennial budgeting system. He argues annual appropriations lengthen sessions, raise costs, and hinder timely reforms, urging faster closure of the session so lawmakers return home.
Soper cites 9% faith in Congress at Sioux County event
Republican congressional candidate Joanne Soper told Sioux County Republican Women’s Club that a Harris Poll found only 9 percent of the public trusts Congress. She criticized congressional pay raises and energy committees as proof of poor governance and urged renewed civic dedication.
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Joanne Soper
Congress
Sioux County
Republican Women's Club
Soper
Harris
U.S
Scouts Collect Goodwill Bags Saturday
Scoutmaster John Paul Collenbaugh announced that local troop members will pick up Goodwill bags Saturday May 22 after 3 p.m. Residents should place donations at the curb. Cub Scouts distributed notices about needed materials. bags are not provided. avoid oversized boxes as items go to Goodwill Industries in Sioux City.
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Paul Collenbaugh
Collenbaugh
Goodwill Industries
Sioux City