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Auto dealers propose generic license plates with no county name listed

Radio Iowa: A Senate committee may soon debate the concept of leaving the county name off the bottom of some Iowa license plates. Iowa is one of five states that have county names listed on the …

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This week at the Legislature: House GOP introduces its own tax plan; subcommittee passes asset test for SNAP applicants

Iowa House Republicans this week released their own tax reform plan, the third tax plan introduced during the first weeks of the 2022 legislative session.

On Thursday, House Republicans introduced House Study Bill 626, which follows …

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WDM conduit project will move forward following lawsuit settlement

The City of West Des Moines will pay Mediacom $595,000 and allow the internet service to license parts of its conduit network, resolving a lawsuit filed more than one year ago, according to the settlement agreement reached …

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Senate GOP introduces its own tax plan, calling for flat income tax and cuts to corporate tax rate

Senate Republicans in the Iowa Legislature have introduced their own tax reform package, which establishes a lower flat individual income tax rate than was proposed by Gov. Kim Reynolds, and includes provisions to cut the …

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Iowa GOP lawmakers want to eliminate retirement income tax

Associated Press: Iowa House Republicans on Monday proposed eliminating retirement income taxes. State revenue experts estimated eliminating retiree benefits from income tax would cost the state about $2 billion in the first six years. The proposal is …

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Broadband dashboard launches to help providers, governments, find innovative internet solutions

A new tool is now available to help local governments and internet providers better identify levels of broadband service across Central Iowa and address possible coverage solutions.

The Broadband User Dashboard Maps were launched last week. It …

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Proposed changes to Des Moines City Council rules would limit actions by council members

Des Moines Register: It could become harder for Des Moines City Council members to individually propose changes and more difficult for residents to force the council to address issues under new rules the council will consider …

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OnDemand: 2022 Legislative Forecast

We sat down with business leaders to learn what issues they are focusing on when the Legislature convenes on Jan. 10. We discussed how the continuing coronavirus pandemic may affect legislation and the effects that …

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Tax reforms bills introduced in Iowa Legislature

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal to create a 4% individual income flat tax was formally introduced in the Iowa House and Senate today, beginning the process of debate on a measure that the governor and some …

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Mediacom, W.D.M. reach settlement on conduit project, City Council approves

The West Des Moines City Council on Tuesday approved a settlement agreement between Mediacom and the city of West Des Moines resolving a lawsuit over the Des Moines suburb’s partnership with Google Fiber on a …