Governor to review gasohol tax break
Governor Robert Ray said he will critically review the 7 cent per gallon gasohol tax break while backing a state parks user fee as reasonable. Transportation staff want to speed the break’s end but Ray stopped short of endorsing the plan, saying he will look at whether oil companies gain too much from the tax advantage. He also supported park user fees of 2 dollars daily or 10 dollars yearly and noted upcoming hearings on leaf burning with a short legislative session possible.
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Jepsen named one of eight worst U S Senate members
Washington Monthly cites Roger Jepsen as among the eight worst U S senators in its cover story The Best and the Worst of the U S Senate by Eleanor Randolph. The Iowa Republican is described as tidy but on the list.
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New York
Iowans Leave Ghana for Togo After Coup Delay
A 22 member Iowa United Methodist delegation stranded in Ghana due to a military coup arrived safely in Lome, Togo, after a 120 mile bus trip from Accra. Bishop Wayne Clymer said all members are safe and well and transportation home may take several days. The group had planned relief project visits in Ghana, Senegal, and Liberia, but those plans were canceled and the focus shifted to returning home.
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Foundation forms Iowa Freedom Foundation to counter half truths
Iowa State Senator Ted Anderson announced the creation of the Iowa Freedom Foundation aimed at countering what he called half truths and innuendos from conservatives and religious groups. The group plans a resource center and speakers bureau with a $75,000 budget and has raised about $8,000 so far.
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