Revised plan includes doubling the proposed homestead property tax exemption to $50,000 from $25,000.
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Revised plan includes doubling the proposed homestead property tax exemption to $50,000 from $25,000.
Also in the Capitol Notebook, a bill advanced out of committee would help service organizations like American Legion with VA claims
While the bills have bipartisan support, House Democrats -- who are in the minority -- say they have been introducing legislation aimed at lowering costs for Iowans since the beginning of the session, and are calling for more relief.
Firefighters and family members of firefighters who died from cancer have spent multiple years advocating for the coverage beyond the 14 current forms of cancer now covered.
Stocks surged to one of their biggest gains since World War II after President Donald Trump paused his tariffs against most other nations, as investors had desperately hoped he would.
A rural Iowa county's effort to silence a frequent critic — by threatening a lawsuit against a retired school nurse — might have backfired.
Also, in the Capitol Notebook, Senate Democrats argue for more nursing home protections with four proposed amendments.
General state funding to Iowa’s public K-12 schools will increase 2 percent next school year under an agreement reached by Statehouse Republicans that’s head to Gov. Kim Reynolds for her signature. House Democrats say it’s insufficient to help public school districts cover costs, and will lead to property tax increases.
Along with fly, ice and sport fishing, Iowans would be able to legally catch catfish with their bare hands under a bill being considered by state lawmakers.
Democrats announced Tuesday they are investing in elections in an attempt to oust Iowa Republicans Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Ashley Hinson and Zach Nunn
The district, previously represented by Democrat Sami Scheetz, covers much of southeast Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids development would offer a mix of one- and two-bedroom units offered at market-rate rental prices.
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