Branstad touts Iowa comeback in bid for US West facility
Gov. Branstad plans private talks with US West officials seeking a 50 million dollar research center, framing Iowa as a state in recovery and offering usual incentives. Iowa competes with 13 other states for the project expected to boost jobs and regional economy.
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Branstad Eyes Tougher Iowa Boating Safety Laws
Governor Terry Branstad urged stronger boating safety measures after two fatal crashes. He spoke of licensing boat operators, extending implied consent to blood alcohol testing, and proposed DNR studies to craft legislative recommendations for January.
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Waterways to police drunken boating this weekend in Iowa river system
The Cedar River around Waterloo Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids and the Mississippi River will be watched to count boats with alcohol and to identify operators and passengers who are drunk. Randy Edwards says the effort targets risky behavior and not a general crackdown.
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Branstad backs multi state lotto for Iowa
Governor Branstad supports Iowa joining a multi state lottery to attract more players and boost jackpots up to ten million dollars. He notes benefits from larger prizes and says contracts with other states could be signed next month while defending Lottery Commissioner Ed Stanek amid concerns. He adds he has never bought a lottery ticket and does not gamble.
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Six Democrats to Attend Marion Iowa Rally and Brat Roast
Eastern Iowa campaign weekend focuses on Marion with six of seven likely Democratic nominees listed for a park rally chaired by Linn County Democratic Central Committee. Biden Gore Simon Gephardt Dukakis Jackson speak at 5 6 30 p.m. tickets 10 5 available from Roger Stone.
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