Lawmakers urged to tread carefully on traffic camera ban
The Gazette urges cautious action as Iowa lawmakers consider banning automated traffic enforcement cameras. Cedar Rapids leaders say cameras improve safety, while revenue concerns and a DOT ruling fuel debate. The editorial calls for local input, alternative enforcement tools, and a thorough legislative process.
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Readers urge climate action and trust in democracy
A Cedar Rapids reader criticizes Orlan Love for not naming climate change in his Rain totals worry article. The letter urges recognizing climate change, adopting wind and solar, reducing energy waste, and pressing politicians for action while affirming democracy, unity, and global aid.
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Gene Takle
Love
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Getting Risk Right and the Limits of Breakthroughs
Columnist Lenore Skenazy discusses how media hype and overstatement distort science. Geoffrey Kabat argues distinctions between large replicated studies and small or flawed ones. He warns dramatic results are less likely to be true and urges cautious interpretation.
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Pate pushes costly voter ID plan for Iowa elections
Secretary of State Paul Comments argues that while a voter ID bill may address fraud fears, past figures show minimal impact. The proposal includes Iowa IDs, county electronic poll books, start up costs, and annual ID funding. Critics urge a trigger clause tied to fraud conviction rates.
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Pate
Iowa
GOP Launkers
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