by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 19, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
A southeast Iowa lawmaker estimates up to half a million dollars could be saved in his county’s budget due to the wide-ranging tax bill up for debate in the legislature today. One section in the bill gets rid of a law that dates back to Iowa’s horse and...
by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 19, 2024 | Education, News, Politics & Government
The Iowa legislature may conclude its 2024 session later today or on Saturday. A plan to cut Iowa income taxes by a billion dollars next year is on the debate agenda, along with bills that outline a state spending plan for the budget year that begins July 1....
by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 18, 2024 | Health & Medicine, News, Politics & Government
The Iowa legislature has approved the governor’s plan to create a combined system to help Iowans with a mental illness as well as those with addiction issues. Republican Representative Joel Fry of Osceola said it’s the culmination of many years of work to...
by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 18, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
Iowa legislators are making final decisions on next year’s state spending plan, but disagreements remain as the Iowa General Assembly aims to adjourn for the year soon. Senate Republicans have proposed a 2% salary hike for Iowa judges. House Republicans have...
by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 18, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
Republican legislators plan to cut Iowans’ income taxes by a billion dollars next year. Cuts approved two years ago would have implemented a flat rate of just under four percent in 2026. The new GOP plan goes lower, to 3.8% and it would take effect a year...