Highlights in this edition:

• Local Audit Prompts More Questions about Iowa City School District’s Finances and What the State Auditor’s Office Knew about the Burgeoning Scandal
  • Sand’s own official website lists the Auditor’s official responsibilities and includes “The Auditor of State has responsibility for audits of counties, cities, school districts, and other governmental subdivisions.”
• Iowa Rural Certified Site Initiative Showing Success
  • The Iowa Rural Certified Site Initiative is a program created by Iowa House Republicans during the 2024 legislative session to help rural communities offset the costs of preparing industrial sites
• Department of Education Releases Guidance on Classroom Behavior Bill
  • Allows teachers to exclude a student from the classroom if they meet certain criteria
• Vehicle Fees - How Does Iowa Compare with Some Neighboring States
  • Illinois has a state gas tax set at 48.3 cents per gallon (second highest rate in the nation) plus local governments assess their own gas tax ranging from 3 to 8 cents plus Illinois assesses a 6.25 percent sales tax on gas purchases 

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