by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 17, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
A proposed $10,000 hike in the salaries for the governor, other statewide elected officials and members of the Iowa legislature has passed initial review in the Iowa House. Legislators current $25,000 salary was set in 2007 and Republican Representative Steven Holt of...
by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 17, 2024 | Business, News, Politics & Government
The Iowa legislature has voted to create a program that would offer state tax credits and sales tax rebates for businesses that are making a more than $1 billion capital investment in Iowa. It’s called the “Major Economic Growth Attractions” or...
by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 16, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
A few of the legislators who aren’t seeking reelection say it’s time to raise the pay for those who’ll be serving in the Iowa General Assembly next year. Republican Representative Phil Thompson of Boone got his colleagues to laugh when he brought up...
by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 16, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
The Iowa House has sent the governor a bill that will let teachers and other school staff volunteer to carry a gun at school if their school board approves. “Time and math do not lie. The first 30 seconds in these (active shooter) scenarios are extremely...
by O. Kay Henderson | Apr 16, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
The Iowa Senate has sent the governor a bill to set up state regulations for traffic cameras that generate tickets for speeding. Cities and counties will have to get a traffic camera permit from the Iowa Department of Transportation. “The DOT may grant the...