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Budget Issues To Dominate Iowa Legislature

Budget Issues To Dominate Iowa Legislature

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The 2015 session of the Iowa legislature is underway in Des Moines, with more of an emphasis on filling in budget gaps.

Senator Randy Feenstra of Hull says they brought some of those issues on themselves…

 

Leaders from both parties have said lawmakers have to be “realistic” about budget and spending goals this year. Feenstra says he isn’t sure what that really means…

 

One big issue is finding more money for roads and bridges. Feenstra says lawmakers may have to accept higher taxes…

 

Feenstra is the ranking republican on the Ways & Means Committee.

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