Worthan: zero growth for schools is 'most responsible action' state can take
(02/14/11)
Rep. Gary Worthan (R-Storm Lake) is among Republicans defending their vote to "shield local property taxpayers from an increase in property taxes resulting from a $216 million increase in education funding." On Tuesday, the Iowa House approved a zero allowable growth rate for schools for Fiscal Year 2012. Allowable growth is the percentage at which the state's per-pupil funding for education is allowed to increase...
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