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Debate over Iowa Bottle Bill compared to Groundhog Day movie

Radio Iowa You are here: Home Debate over Iowa Bottle Bill compared to ‘Groundhog Day’ movie Jack Whitver Lawmakers continue to discuss how distribution of the nickel deposits on bottles and cans of beer and carbonated beverages that are sold in Iowa might be restructured. A key senator is expressing doubts, though, that this is the year the so-called Bottle Bill will be changed. Senate Republican Leader Jack Whitver points to April 30, which is the target date for ending the 2021 legislative session. “There is still progress being made,” Whitver says, “but it will be difficult to wrap that up in the next three weeks.”

Senate and House GOP differ on state spending on U-I, ISU, UNI

Senate and House GOP differ on state spending on U-I, ISU, UNI Jack Whitver Republicans in the Iowa House and Senate are proposing different levels of state taxpayer support of the Iowa’s three public universities. House Republicans have a budget plan that would provide no additional money to the University of Iowa, Iowa State University or the University of Northern Iowa and they’re calling for student tuition and fees to remain the same in the next academic year. Senate Republican Leader Jack Whitver said the Senate GOP budget plan includes a budget boost for the three universities of $10 million.

Sept 1 deadline poses dilemma for Iowa s redistricting process

Des Moines, Ia- Iowa lawmakers are reviewing their options after U.S. Census officials confirm the population data for redrawing congressional and legislative districts won't be delivered until this fall. Radio Iowa's O. Kay Henderson reports that every ten years, the contours of congressional and legislative districts are redrawn to account for population changes. Iowa's Constitution requires the legislature to approve new maps by September 1st. U.S. Census Bureau officials say the data on which those maps are based won't be delivered until September 30th. Senate Republican Leader Jack Whitver says the realities of the pandemic, the Iowa Constitution and the U.S. Constitution are creating a unique set of challenges and the Senate is evaluating its options on how best to proceed. Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley says lawmakers are working with the Legislative Services Agency to determine their options and how to best to maintain the integrity of the redistricting pro

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