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Under the Golden Dome: Leaving Late 4/20/2018

Under the Golden Dome: Leaving Late 4/20/2018

FromUnder the Golden Dome


Under the Golden Dome: Leaving Late 4/20/2018

FromUnder the Golden Dome

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Apr 20, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Every seat in the House and half in the Senate are up for reelection later this year. Twenty-two legislators are choosing not to come back. In the final days of a general assembly, many give "retirement" speeches on the floor. This week Wally Horn, Bob Dvorsky, Mark Chelgren, and Rick Bertrand are honored with Senate resolutions. In the House, those leaving aren't presented with resolutions, but they are given the floor to address their colleagues. Clel Baudler is the only representative to do so this week, but it's expected a dozen others will take advantage of this opportunity soon. There seems to be a lot of time between now and the last day of the session because the tax plan and Fiscal Year 2019 budget are still being written. The House and Senate are reconciling their different plans behind closed doors, and the process could take anywhere from one to three weeks before adjournment. For now, this show is taking a pause or as legislators would say it is being differed. There will
Released:
Apr 20, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (31)

Under the Golden Dome is Iowa Public Radio's coverage of the Iowa legislature. Each episode is a compilation of the week's news coverage, including stories, interviews and more. The 2017 session finds Republicans controlling both legislative chambers, as well as the Governor's office, for the first time in 20 years. Out of the gate lawmakers are addressing a $100 million shortfall in the current budget. Join us as we navigate issues like education funding, and improving Iowa's water quality. Each week we'll talk with policy makers as well as those impacted by their actions.