Employees of the State of Iowa: layoffs, reducing projections

Iowa Legislature not touch the health benefits for state workers the 2010 session, but lawmakers say they intend to reduce spending in all departments.

"I think everyone will see a court. Everybody, "said Sen. Mike Gronstal, a senior Democrat in the legislature controlled by Democrats.

"I think we'll see layoffs, said. "I think we'll see … early retirement, then I think you will see fewer staff. We will try to do it by attrition.

Because if the government should be just beyond the dismissal of this year, Senator Paul McKinley, the Republican leader in the Iowa Senate, said: "Yes. I see the state government more like a madman, "the company said.The legislation of the session that begins Jan. 11 is likely to be reorganization of state government, four leaders Democrats, said Des Moines Register editors and reporters on Tuesday.

Two Republican leaders said they would continue the reorganization, too.

"We expect to put a billion dollars," said Gronstal. "We believe that tens or tens of millions that are possible, and not" This is the solution the problem of large state, but is part of the solution. "

Dip tax revenues led to a reduction in this budget year, the reduction general fund expenditure of 5.77-5.23 billion dollars.
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Leading Democrats have said will likely have to cut another 10 percent of next year's budget, from the bottom, Figure 5.23 billion U.S. dollars.

Even priorities such as health, education and employment are not saved, but that lawmakers will do everything possible to minimize these cuts, Gronstal said.
500 million dollars to cut, but where?

Democratic and Republican legislative leaders agreed to a reduction in spending will dominate Legislature 2010 session, but often disagree about where to cut.

Legislators have about $ 140 million in incentive funds federal government to help balance the budget for next year and is likely to withdraw money from cash reserves, perhaps U.S. $ 250 million more or less Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, House, D-Des Moines, said.

After that, you still have to reduce spending "$ 500 million over or less, "said McCarthy.

The Democratic and Republican leaders have shared their ideas on Tuesday with the Des Moines Register editors and reporters about how to use scissors

Government Reorganization

In the next two weeks, Democrats will recommend changes in state government, including the ideas of technology, they said. Not all savings will be the first year.

Republican leaders said they have suggested $ 300 million continue to offer savings and more.

health benefits for employees

Rep. Kraig Paulsen, the Republican leader in the House and leader Senate Minority Paul McKinley said the legislature should address the high cost of health benefits, at least for state employees not covered by an agreement collective bargaining.

Iowa is one of six states offer the option of a free health insurance for state government employees and their families. Wages and benefits cost of $ 1.7 billion, about 30 percent of the expenditure of state general fund.

"There is no reason why he could not enter and address to the right of the box, "said Paulsen." I do not think we can go back and undo a contract, but until one day, was signed, we have the authority to address different issues. "

The Democratic leaders responded that the executive is in charge of negotiating contracts, not legislators.

Democrats, among them House Speaker Pat Murphy and Senate President Jack Kibbie said a reduction in health benefits would an error.

"I am shocked at the idea that basic health care quality is a kind of gratification," said McCarthy. "The powder pencil along the outline of the things about our budget, and is one of the last places we look. "

The Senate leader most Mike Gronstal, D-Council Bluffs, said that if an employer to its values, it is worthwhile for health care needs. "I do not like the idea that the private sector is increasingly flee their employees and say we'll leave it to fend for yourself. "

Medicaid reimbursements

Doctors, pharmacists and other people who provide health care to Iowans on Medicaid, the federal / state program for low income and disabled people will probably see a reduction their payments. "It is likely he will press suppliers," said Gronstal.

Renewable Energy

The two Republican leaders that the state should reduce the 25 million U.S. dollars funds be spent each year for research and development of renewable energy, a campaign key initiative for governor Chet Culver, a Democrat.

"I have no difficulty in removing it," said Paulsen.

Democrats dismissed Republicans say the Fund has not received food for growth in the renewable fuels industry in Iowa

Academic Advising

Democrats said they were not willing to say Tuesday what they will with the support of public schools and called allowable growth, which provides spending authority school districts.

Two percent growth in the 2011 qualifying year will cost $ 540 million in state aid.

Republicans say that without the money, districts will be forced to raise property taxes to meet their budgetary needs.

School districts have already signed contracts and "can not get rid of a public school teacher from Iowa to the inability to pay," said Paulsen.

Democrats said Districts may use the reserve funds and cut spending. "In many cases, they will be able to absorb," said McCarthy.

In 2011, relief property tax sales tax statewide penny to be launched in schools, Murphy said.

Many managers

Paulsen commended idea Danny Homan union leader to reduce the number of managers within state government.

Democrats said they did not elaborate, but said the intention reduce the number of directors.

Tax Credits

Republicans and Democrats have agreed that tax credits should be reviewed.

"I have no doubt there are some who are of limited value," said Paulsen.

Democrats said they are reviewing all tax credits. "If going to cut education in this state, nothing should be exempt from what we see, "said Murphy.

State-paid lobbyists

Republican supporter reduce the number of state government employees who are designated as lobbyists. "The number of lobbyists paid by the State permanently This roundabout is offensive, "said Paulsen.

Paulsen has been particularly critical of the Board of Governors of Iowa, using three lobbyists. "Any 've ever seen one without the other two? "he said.

State Democrats defended lobbyists, saying lawmakers should use their experience to develop good legislation and policies.

health care for children

The two Republican leaders would change the eligibility for HAWK-I program or state health insurance from the federal government for children from families with modest incomes.

They believe the state should subsidize care for the families who can pay for your account. For example, a family of five earning $ 75,000 a year is eligible for health care for their children, they said.

Democrats ridiculed the idea. "They want to balance the budget on the backs of poor children," said McCarthy.

Same-sex marriage

Legislators should start the process to allow Iowans to vote on marriage between same sex, said McKinley. "We will continue to promote, yes, "he said.

Democrats blocked the subject of debate in the Senate, "said Gronstal. Procedural motions are likely to arise in the House, But Murphy said he expected to fail.

The merger of the departments

Republicans want to merge the Governor's Office of Drug Control, which leases its offices and has eight full-time employees in the Department of Public Safety. This idea came from the recommendation and allow the Department of savings of approximately $ 187,000 per year. They also favor the merger of Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in the department, which save approximately $ 146,000.

Democrats have said they will consider these ideas.

the most efficient technology

Republicans called for the merger of the systems information technology, the consolidation of electronic mail systems, outsourcing data storage, using free software and personal elimination of costs related to the maintenance of the equipment necessary for data storage. This would save about $ 60 million, they said.

Democrats have said they are considering similar ideas.

State Art

Republicans also want to suspend the law that requires that half 1 percent of a state construction project is dedicated to public art.

"We are building a large amount of new state buildings by time, "Gronstal said.

Government Publications

Agencies must reduce the number of electronic journals and newsletters, Republicans, said. "We do not need the Security Council of the Governor told me to hold the seat belt," Mr. Paulsen said.

Democrats have said they will review the proposal.

Democrats and Republicans also differed on unrelated charges.

Game

McCarthy said a proposal to extend the game, such as allowing video gambling machines in bars tends to increase every three years. Four years ago since the last time. "We're due," he said. Gronstal said: "Do not bet on it."

Companies and unions

The Republicans asked "A reasonable regulatory environment and an atmosphere that encourages entrepreneurship.

Repeal of the law of the State the right to work or pass a law requiring government projects to pay salaries of existing activities would be silent, they said.

Murphy's response: "If have the votes of bills for labor, we take them back. "

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