Iowa House Republicans have voted to increase the general level of state taxpayer support for Iowa’s public schools by two percent, starting July 1st. Representative Ron Jorgensen, a Republican from Sioux City, is chairman of the House Education Committee…
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Republicans say state tax revenues are not as robust as hoped and this two percent increase for schools eats up nearly all the tax growth that’s expected.
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House Democrats, like Representative Timi Brown-Powers of Waterloo argued schools need at least a four percent boost….
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Republican Governor Terry Branstad has recommended a slightly higher increase in state support for schools than Republicans in the House propose. Senate Democrats favor a higher level. It’s unclear how quickly the two parties may compromise and make a final decision.