Avenson urges plan for surplus spending in Iowa
Des Moines House Speaker Don Avenson criticized Gov. Branstad for a hastily assembled capital improvements wish list. He warned many projects lack construction plans and could be delayed. University presidents urged funding for minority recruitment, teacher pay, and library services.
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Oelwein Democrat
University of Iowa
College of Pharmacy
Branstad
State Board of Regents
Avenson
State University
Business leaders reject part time benefits plan in Iowa
Iowa business leaders labeled House File 49 unworkable and undesirable at a public hearing. They warned the pro rata benefit requirement for workers 20 hours or more could cost wages or jobs and harm Iowa’s business climate. Proponents urged fairness for the working poor but questioned drafting and enforcement details.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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Don Hauser
Iowa Association of Business and Industry
Gary Sherman
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House Committee On Labor and Industrial Relations
Sherzan
Don Hermann
Rettendorf
Peter Henter
Association of Iowa Merchants
Tow operators in Iowa must obtain IDOT permits
The Iowa Department of Transportation will require all for hire tow operators to obtain an IDOT truck operator permit beginning March 1. Vehicle service shops dealers garages and motor clubs that tow for hire must comply.
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Ames
INA
Iowa Department of Transportation
IDOT
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