An amendment to a state Department of Revenue bill included the exemption, adding Iowa to what has become a nationwide movement to remove sales taxes on menstrual products and diapers.
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An amendment to a state Department of Revenue bill included the exemption, adding Iowa to what has become a nationwide movement to remove sales taxes on menstrual products and diapers.
Although the proposed moratorium is dead, its sponsor believes lawmakers who supported it sent a signal on behalf of Iowa landowners who are opposed to the use of eminent domain to secure private land for pipeline projects.
SF 2378, which will take effect July 1 if signed by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, will raise the handling fee from 1 to 3 cents per container, let distributors continue to retain the unredeemed deposits, which are estimated to be as much as $40 to $50 million a year and let retailers that meet certain condition opt out of redeeming containers.
Cedar Rapids leaders were preparing to applying to the state for a new casino in their third such effort since 2014.
The Republican House Speaker said there is not enough votes among House Republicans to pass one of Reynolds’ top legislative priorities
Statehouse Democratic leaders posted better fundraising numbers than Republicans
On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: the Democratic debate/primary; what’s a governor’s endorsement worth; COVID-19 and the campaign; bipartisanship; and free the weed; the Legislature – is the end in sight.
Liz Mathis, a Democratic congressional candidate from Hiawatha, previously described herself as co-owner of a marketing business, but the company says she was never was.
Lawmakers are expected to return next week and undergo the final legislative push to adjournment
“Potential projects could include the creation and development of an on-site child care center or a partnership with an existing child care center to create new child care slots paid for by a local employer,” the state said in its announcement.
Education Department Director Ann Lebo joined Debi Durham, Iowa Economic Development Authority director, and Beth Townsend, Iowa Workforce Development director in a panel discussion led by Kathryn Kunert, vice president of economic connections and integration for MidAmerican Energy.
Reynolds endorsed a primary challenger to Rep. Jon Thorup, who has publicly opposed the governor’s proposed taxpayer-funded scholarships for private school tuition
Critics say it does not go nearly far enough to protect against spikes in lot rent and fees.
The new law requires every Iowa gas station to offer the higher E15 ethanol blend
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