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MISSED DEADLINE: Iowa lawmakers have missed a deadline that would have brought $14.5 million in federal money to help Iowans who have been out of work over a year
Staff WriterIowa workforce officials say the state missed a deadline to secure $14.5 million in federal stimulus funding for extra unemployment benefits to Iowans who've been out of work for more than a year. Democratic legislators were working to apply for 13 extra...Tags: Politics, Iowa, Career and Workplace, Unemployment Benefits, Elections
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AGENCY CHANGES: A plan to replace the Iowa Department of Economic Development with a public-private partnership has been approved by the Iowa House
Staff WriterThe Iowa House has approved Gov. Terry Branstad's plan to replace the Department of Economic Development with a public-private partnership. The move has drawn concern from some legislators about how open operations of the agency will be. The House...Tags: Politics, Iowa, Company Privatization, Elections, Economic Policy
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Minnesota leaders debate economic pull of N.D., S.D.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - More than 5 million people live in Minnesota, 673,000 in North Dakota and 814,000 in South Dakota. Minnesota state government spends about $30 billion a year, North Dakota $4.5 billion and South Dakota $4 billion. Twenty-one of the...Tags: Minnesota, Companies and Corporations, South Carolina, Iowa, Government
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With Mike Huckabee out, Iowa governor sees 'wide-open' contest in leadoff nominating state
Washington BureauCalling Mike Huckabee's decision not to run for president a "momentous" development, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad predicted one of the most wide-open races in the history of the state's leadoff presidential caucuses, and urged candidates to step up their game...Tags: Regional Authority, Iowa, Government, Washington (U.S. state), Mitt Romney
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TAX CUTS: Gov. Branstad continues to urge Iowa lawmakers to make deep cuts to commercial property taxes
Staff WriterGov. Terry Branstad is stepping up pressure on the Legislature to approve deep cuts in commercial property taxes. Speaking Monday at his weekly news conference, Branstad argued that if lawmakers do nothing, existing law will force property taxes to...Tags: Iowa, Government, Justice System, Real Estate, Crime, Law and Justice
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TAX TIMING: Gov. Terry Branstad says the timing is good to revamp the state's property tax system
Staff WriterGov. Terry Branstad says the state this year has the best chance in decades to fix what he sees as a deeply flawed property tax system. Branstad told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he's working behind the scenes to help resolve differences...Tags: Property Tax, Regional Authority, Politics, Local Government, Government
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STATE HELP: An emergency disaster proclamation has been issued by Gov. Branstad for storm-ravaged Taylor County
Staff WriterGovernor Terry Branstad has issued an emergency disaster proclamation for Taylor County to help the southwest Iowa county recover from tornado damage. The proclamation was issued Thursday. It will allow state resources to be used to respond and recover...Tags: Politics, Disasters, Iowa, Disasters and Accidents, Local Government
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CAUCUS TALK: Gov. Terry Branstad is encouraging GOP presidential hopefuls to campaign hard in Iowa
Staff WriterIowa Gov. Terry Branstad is urging Republican presidential candidates to campaign in the state's leadoff caucuses, saying there isn't a clear front-runner and everyone has a shot. Branstad put out the call to candidates Monday at his weekly news...Tags: New Hampshire, Arkansas, Regional Authority, Republican Party, Politics
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BUDGET BATTLE: Discord remains between Iowa Republican and Democrat lawmakers as a deal on the state's budget is elusive
Staff WriterRepublican and Democratic legislative leaders say their differences over a new state budget are getting larger instead of narrowing. Top Democrats said Thursday the dispute could go on for weeks or even months. Senate Majority Leader Michael Gronstal...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Republican Party, Iowa, Michael Gronstal, Government
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On Location: Michigan to Hollywood -- 'Get off my lawn'
Company TownLike the Clint Eastwood character in the Detroit-area-set movie "Gran Torino," the new governor of Michigan is telling Hollywood to get off his lawn. Rick Snyder, a Republican who was elected governor of the Great Lakes State on a platform...... -
New Mexico governor calls for big cut in film tax rebate program
Company TownNew Mexico may be running away from runaway production. One of California's biggest rivals for film production has proposed a heavy cut in its tax rebate program, which offers filmmakers a 25% rebate on their production costs. New Gov. Susana...... -
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn delighted with a whopping 66% income tax hike; you'll never guess his party
Top of the TicketThe Democrat says the government needs the money to cover spending....
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