RSSSteve Leath, the new president at Iowa State University, visited the Statehouse on January 18 to discuss the importance of supporting Iowa’s public universities and keeping tuition affordable. In order from left: Sen. Daryl Beall, President Leath, Sen. Steve Sodders, and Sen. Matt McCoy. State government is a partner with our public universities in promoting [...]
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If new legislation becomes law, more than 260,000 Iowa households could see an increase in their state tax return, including the families of 37 percent of Iowa’s children. The Senate Ways & Means Committee has approved Senate Study Bill 3116 to increase Iowa’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) from 7 percent of the federal EITC [...]
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Students in sixth through eighth grade can now enter the Money Smart Kid Essay Contest for the chance to win $1,000. Students can enter the contest by writing an essay of 300 words on what to consider when deciding to borrow money. Essays are due by April 2. For more information, visit this link at the [...]
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This week in the Senate, we approved a 4 percent increase in basic state support for local schools for the 2013-2014 school year. These funds are used for textbooks, heating bills, technology and other necessities required for students and teachers to be successful. For years, the Legislature has set state support for local schools well [...]
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The Federal Railroad Administration and Iowa Department of Transportation are conducting a planning study for a Chicago to Omaha Regional Passenger Rail System. An online open house on February 13 will be the first opportunity for the public to participate in the study, which is intended to determine a preferred Chicago to Omaha route, evaluate [...]
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This year, the state budget must help Iowa workers and businesses recovering from the national recession. That means doing all we can to encourage new jobs. The plan we’re working on in the Senate balances the state budget without raising taxes. It includes: A commercial property tax cut that is especially helpful to Iowa’s small [...]
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