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Iowans have tough budget choices ahead, auditor says

By Jason Hancock 12/26/08

During a taping of Iowa Public Television’s “Iowa Press,” state Auditor David Vaudt said taxpayers will have to decide whether they really want the services their state government provides, and if they do they will have to pay for them in more taxes.
So, the real key is citizens also need to understand that we can’t [...]

Auditor calls education, Medicaid cuts unavoidable

By Jason Hancock 12/17/08

State Auditor David Vaudt, in interviews with the Associated Press and The Des Moines Register, said the state will be forced to make cuts in education funding and Medicaid in order to balance the budget.
Many observers are predicting a budget deficit of more than $500 milllion, but Vaudt said he expects the shortfall to be [...]

Culver asks state departments to cut budgets

By Jason Hancock 11/20/08

Gov. Chet Culver is asking state departments to come up with ways Iowa can trim $30 to $40 million from its budget, The Des Moines Register reported today.
The state was expecting to finish its budget year in June with $85 million in the general fund, but projections now show that number to be around $15 [...]

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