ron jorgensen, (r) sioux city. "so, i know its a priority of mine to get that done as soon as we possibly can." "lawmakers will also contend with governor terry branstad's plan to extend the state's penny sales tax to generate billions of dollars for education and water quality," said matt breen. "but, some members of the governor's own party don't support the plan." like senator david johnson, of ocheyedan. "number one, those taxes were approved at a local level first before it went statewide," said sen. david johnson, (r) ocheyedan. "so, in one respect we are taking away a local vote if we were to move that money." second, johnson says it won't be enough. the republican has written a bill which would add a 3/8 of a cent sales tax to generate money for a dedicated natural resources fund. "i don't know how better we can do it," johnson said. fellow senate republican randy feenstra, of hull, says water quality is important, but he isn't the answer. "i don't think raising taxes is a good idea at this point," sen. ran

ron jorgensen, (r) sioux city. "so, i know its a priority of mine to get that done as soon as we possibly can." "lawmakers will also contend with governor terry branstad's plan to extend penny sales tax to generate billions of dollars for education and water quality," said matt breen. "but, some members of the governor's own party don't support the plan." like senator david johnson, of ocheyedan. "number one, those taxes were approved at a local level first before it went statewide," said sen. david johnson, (r) ocheyedan. "so, in one respect we are taking away a local vote if we were to move that money." second, johnson says it won't be enough. the republican has written a bill which would add a 3/8 of a cent sales tax to generate money for a dedicated natural resources fund. "i don't know how better we can do it," johnson said. fellow senate republican randy feenstra, of hull, says water quality is important, but he maintains a new tax isn't the answer. "i don't think raising taxes is a good idea at this point,"

on my left, chris hall, in the center, ron jorgensen, house, and here, t the state senator, rick bertrand. thanks for taking to time to set the slates. >> thanks for having us. >> l's talk briefly of what's going to happen. a week from now, you head back, and there's interesting deadlines right awaway. two weeks before you report bills, i think it was called. within a month, bills are issued, give folks at home, briefly, whoever wants to jump in, the time frame -- we know of ththdebate part of it. what happens to get the ball rolling. >> the legislative session, runs on a 100 day calendar this year, that - >> in theory. >> yeah, but it also comes with certain proceduraleadlines, to keep the legislaturere on track. >> andhe new speaker of the house, the first time a woman heldhat position, your reaction to that? >> i don't think it'll be a lot of change. she's been in leadership since i've been in the lerg over the five years, and she's worked closely with the out going speaker. speaker paulson. they think a lot alike. and she's dedicated to trying to move the session along. >> state reven

ron jorgensen, (r) sioux city. "so, i know its a priority of minn to get that done as soon as we possibly can." "lawmakers will also contend with governor terrr branstad's plan to extend the state's penny sales tax to generate billions of dollars for education and water quality," said matt breen. "but, some members of the governor's own party don't support the plan." like senator david johnson, of ocheyedan. "number one, those taxes were approved at a local level first before it went statewide," said sen. david johnson, (r) ocheyedan. "so, in one respect we are taking away a local vote if we were to move that money." second, johnson says it won't be enough. the republican has written a bill which would add a 3/8 f a cent sales tax to generate money for a dedicated natural resources fund. "i don't know how better we can do it," johnson said. fellow senate republican randy feenstra, of hull, says water quality is important, but he maintains a new tax isn't the answer. "i don't think raising taxes is a good idea at th

ron jorgensen/(r) sioux city "we need to get the numbers to the schools districts in time so they can plan and certify their budgets in the middle of april. so, i know its a priority of mine to get that done as soon as we possibly can." by law, school districts have to set their budgets by april 15th each year. in the past, lawmakers have failed to settle on a school funding number forcing districts to budget "blind." but, education is only one part of the story. increases built into the budget, lawmakers will have to make cuts. learn more about lawmakers' priorities, tonight, on "news 4 at six." (sheila) thanks matt. caucuses and presidential candidate, rick sasaorum is making sure his voice is heard. the former pennsylvania senator spoke in orange city today. he reminded voters how four years ago, when he ran for the presidency, polls didn't start to rise till 10 days out. so he's not worried about his position among the crowd of presidential hopefuls. santorum says this is the most important election voters have ever dealt with and iowans have the biggest role deciding who the next

ron jorgensen/(r) sioux city "we need to get the numbers to so, i know its a priority of mine to get that done as soon as we possibly can." by law, school districts have to set their budgets by april 15th each year. in the past, lawmakers have failed to settle on a school funding number forcing districts to budget "blind." back to education for a moment... and the problem facing lawmakers this session. there are three competeing plans. last spring the house passed a for 2016-17 school funding with a 2- percent increase... the senate has passed their own plan with four- percent increase... and, today, the governor told me he supports a 2- point-45 percent increase to basic state aid for schools. i sat down with governor branstad, today, to talk about education, and his priorities that he'll highlight during tomorrow's "condition of the state" speech. look for that story, tonight at ten. for now i'll send it back to you guys in the studio. cedar falls voters will likely head to the polls once again to decide on a school bond. tonight the board of education is set to choose a date for a

ron jorgensen/(r) sioux city "we need to get the nuubers to so, i know its a priority of mine to get that done as soon as we possibly can." by law, school districts have to set their budgets by april 15th each year. in the past, lawmakers have failed to settle on a schoo funding number forcing districts to budget "blind." history is made as the legislative session starts. republican linda upmeyer became the first woman to serve as iowa's speaker of the house. breaking the glass ceiling isn't this is such a speical personal moment for our family. i think upmeyer's father served as iowa house speaker many years ago. tonight is president obama's final state of the union address. the white house is promising it'll be different than the list of priorities he usually lays out for congress. tracie potts has a preview. final state of the union: "there is no next thing. this is it." the white house says president obama will reflect on h achievements and look ahead: "he's got an opportunity to lay speaker paul ryan focuses on vember - the election. for the first time, ryan will be seated direc