DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa lawmakers attempting to finish up the legislative session are returning to the Capitol after failing to reach compromise on several budget issues, including state funding for Planned Parenthood.
Members of the Democratic-controlled Senate and Republican-majority House were expected to meet Friday to try to hash out deals over some bills that will make up the roughly $7.35 billion budget that goes into effect in July.
Lawmakers met for hours Thursday night in an attempt to reach adjournment. But they emerged from private meetings with little movement on the bill that would fund health and human services. GOP lawmakers have proposed adding language that would remove state funding for family planning facilities that provide abortions. Democrats oppose the plan.
Lawmakers are also split on staff funding for state transportation employees.