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Iowa Budget Issues will Hang Over into the 2018 Session

Iowa Budget Issues will Hang Over into the 2018 Session

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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds took steps to fill a budget gap with thirteen million dollars from the state rainy day fund. That should hold until the legislature meets again next year.
Senator Randy Feenstra of Hull says that move drains any extra money the state has……

Feenstra says after budget cuts in this year’s session, legislators will start next year in a tough spot……

Feenstra says it will be difficult to follow through on a major priority….

Feenstra, Chairman of the Senate Ways & Means Committee, has been pushing for extensive tax reform.

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