Transportation leaders mull novel Iowa fuel tax ideas
Senate Democrat Ted Bowman and House Republican Josh Byrnes seek a 10 cent per gallon hike to raise about 215 million dollars annually for road maintenance. They welcome unconventional concepts such as taxing legalized marijuana or fireworks proceeds for the Road Use Tax Fund, though viability and cross caucus support remain doubtful.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Transportation Committee
Ted Bowman
D-Maquoketa
Josh Byrnes
R-Osage
Byrnes
Bowman
Senate
House Transportation Committees
Title IX suit over coach firing filed by four players
Four US field hockey players file a civil rights complaint alleging Title IX rights violation after coach Tracey Griesbaum was fired. The action names Griesbaum and university officials, seeking remedies and policy accountability.
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Tracey Griesbaum
Health care firm data breach tied to state actors
Investigators pursuing evidence point to Chinese state sponsored hackers in a major health care company data breach. Officials estimate the incident could involve sensitive patient data exposure and network intrusions across multiple sites.
Hawkeyes thump Wolverines in Ann Arbor
Iowa shoots 62.7 percent, ties season margin of victory record at Michigan. Wolverines suffer a decisive loss as the Hawkeyes dominate on the road. Rockwell Collins reports upbeat business status with opportunities highlighted for shareholders.
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Hawkeyes Thump Wolverines
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Ann Arbor
Rockwell Collins
Iowa National Guard adapts to fewer deployments
Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr told lawmakers that only 150 Iowa Guard personnel are deployed worldwide, the smallest in over a decade, while current missions broaden the force’s home and abroad relevance. No units are earmarked for overseas work this year, first since 2000, Orr noted amid a shrinking demand for Army and Air Force assets.
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Iowa National Guard
Timothy Orr
Orr
Iowa House
Senate
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Washington
Iowa
Iowa lawmakers weigh options to fund better roads
State lawmakers propose ideas to raise road funding including legalizing and taxing fireworks and marijuana, using traffic camera revenue, tapping the general fund, and adding a 10 cent per gallon gas tax.
Cedar Rapids Council Silent on Traffic Camera Revenue Risk
At a three hour budget session Cedar Rapids City Council members did not ask how to cover 3 million in potential losses if state rules force removal of traffic enforcement cameras. Mayor Corbett cited awaiting DOT decision and options to preserve funds while noting several High revenue cameras on I 380 may be non compliant.
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Jeff Pomeranz
Pomeranz
Iowa Department of Transportation
Interstate 380
DOT
Ron Corbett
Corbett
Iowa
Regional Regents Center set to open at AIB in Cedar Falls
Iowa State University will transform the AIB College of Business into the Regional Regents Center to be operated by the UI in July 2016. The campus will offer programs from all three public universities while AIB ends athletics and assists students to complete degrees or transfer.
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AIB College of Business
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University of Iowa
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Business College
Sally Mason
Nancy Williams
Mason
State Board of Regents
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