Branstad meets with groups to pitch new water quality plan
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad on Monday said he's meeting with several groups this summer to discuss a new proposal to fund water quality initiatives in the state, but it's unclear if the idea will have enough backing in the Democratic-controlled Senate.
Branstad told reporters he's been traveling around Iowa to meet with farmers, educators and community leaders to discuss water quality and to pitch a plan that would use money typically designated for school infrastructure to pay for water improvement.
The latest plan would allow that fund to expire in 2029, as scheduled, but then use a new 1-cent sales tax to pay for both school infrastructure and water quality.
