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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1991
Page
7
Iowa Republicans feared a Democratic tailed reapportionment. The plan splits districts to avoid clear advantage, with Democratic gains and losses balanced. In 2nd and 4th districts Democrats outnumber Republicans, yet past margins show volatility. The Legislature and Gov. Branstad prepare multiple plans, risking court review if no agreement.
Describes standards guiding redistricting in Iowa. Boundaries must be compact contiguous and not favor any party or incumbent. Ideal populations set, with tight variation limits for congressional Senate and House districts. LSB plans five congressional districts with corresponding Senate and House districts, aligning with existing political subdivisions.
Iowa lawmakers react to a new redistricting plan unveiled Monday with mixed views. Rep. Jim Lightfoot calls it a dragon-like map for his 5th District, while Drake University professor Dennis Goldford says it is balanced yet creates pressure on Nussle and Nagle and shifts major cities like Cedar Rapids and Iowa City into new districts. The plan, the first of three, likely faces a May vote and could hinge on state legislative apportionment rather than federal delegation interests.
In Des Moines the Senate passed Branstad's budget plan 50 to 0, cutting 20.7 million and adding 10.9 million in spending to address growing social service demand. Arts, education, and university cuts drew criticism from a small Senate faction. The bill heads to the House as lawmakers target a 250 million deficit next year.
DES MOINES The House voted to curb 900 number pay per call services with disclosures on charges and a caller option to end calls. Senate File 317 passed 91 0, with amendments returning to the Senate and provisions to terminate service after 30 days if a consumer complaint arises. Rep Janet Metealf framed it as a companion to dialing machine limits and an effort to curb intrusive calls.
Des Moines Iowa senators approved a bill adding trained monkeys to the public access law that already covers Seeing Eye dogs. The measure extends landlord protection from discrimination to people with trained monkeys aiding in eating grooming and other tasks. It now goes to the governor for signature.
The Iowa Senate approved a bill by a 96-0 vote demanding that nonprofit corporations or agencies receiving federal funding release board member names and scheduled meeting dates to any requestor. The measure, floor managed by Rep. Kay Chapman, adds disclosure of salaries and director fees. The bill returns to the Senate for further action.
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