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Under the Golden Dome: Challenges Ahead 5/9/2018

Under the Golden Dome: Challenges Ahead 5/9/2018

FromUnder the Golden Dome


Under the Golden Dome: Challenges Ahead 5/9/2018

FromUnder the Golden Dome

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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
May 9, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The legislature went 18 days past the planned 100 when it finally adjourned on May 5th. The biggest reason for the delay is because House and Senate Republicans took a long time to find agreement on a new tax plan. It will gradually phase in tax reductions over a six year period. The final reductions in taxes will happen in 2023 and 2024 if economic triggers are met. In 2019, tax collections will be reduced by $100 million, while it is estimated $66 million will come in from new taxes on digital services. The delay in finishing a new tax plan allowed legislation that previously was considered dead to pass through both chambers. This includes the most restrictive abortion bill in the United States. Gov. Reynolds signed the bill, and it is expected to be challenged in court before it's enactment date of July 1st. This law has the potential to go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, where a ruling could restrict abortion across the country. This possibility is one reason supporters
Released:
May 9, 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.