Iowa outline for energy future boosts biofuels and wind
The 2011 Iowa energy independence plan, released by the Office of Energy Independence, pushes for biofuels growth and wind expansion and introduces work hubs to cut travel. It notes Iowa leads in biofuels with 30 percent of U.S. ethanol and 15 percent of biodiesel, adding billions to the economy. The plan aims to cut vehicle miles 10 percent by 2025 and raise wind capacity to 10,000 megawatts or more. It calls for blender pumps, flex-fuel vehicle education, and higher biodiesel blends while acknowledging GOP control may threaten the Power Fund and agency funding.
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Lawsuit seeks to keep 3 Iowa justices on bench
A Des Moines lawsuit claims the November retention vote removing Chief Justice Marsha Ternus and justices Michael Streit and David Baker was illegal for violating the Iowa Constitution. It seeks a temporary order to prevent the judges from leaving the bench when their terms end. The filing Names Secretary of State Michael Mauro and the three justices and notes a Monday hearing in Polk County District Court.
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Paulsen outlines GOP budget aims including property tax relief
Des Moines House Speaker-elect Kraig Paulsen says Republicans will target next fiscal year's K-12 funding to undo Gov Culver's 231 million property tax increase. He notes no growth in state aid, possible 40 million to cover local property tax commitments, and early session pursuit of 200 300 million dollars in current-year cuts.
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Branstad to Keep Iowa Corrections Director Baldwin
Gov elect Branstad will retain John Baldwin as director of the Iowa Department of Corrections. Branstad, sworn in Jan 14 for a fifth term, cites Baldwin's experience and cost efficiency in leading nine institutions, eight community agencies, and the central office.
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Two Fires Spark Arson Probe on Same Atlantic Street
Atlantic officials probe two fires on the same street in three days. Francis Jackson Jr., 34, faces one count of second degree arson for a Sunday home fire and was released on recognizance. A second Tuesday fire on the same street was ruled arson by the State Fire Marshal's Office.
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