Electric car fees to rise under DOT plan
The Iowa Department of Transportation will seek a change to electric vehicle registration from a flat 25 dollar annual fee to a weight and value based formula used for other vehicles. About 41 all electric cars exist in Iowa with 8 in Linn County and 4 in Johnson County. A Nissan Leaf could see a 366 dollar registration under the proposal. The plan has legislative support though some dealer opposition persists.
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The Gazette Publication and Subscription Details
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Iowa Governor Branstad Expected to Seek Sixth Term
Gov. Terry Branstad, after a $600,000 fundraiser, is fully expected to run again. On the Democratic side, several lawmakers have shown interest or are mentioned as potential candidates, including Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal and Senators Jack Hatch, Jeff Danielson, Rob Hogg, plus Representative Tyler Olson.
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Iowa 2014 governor race looms for GOP and Democrats
After a brutal election cycle, Iowa politicians eye the 2014 race for governor. Republicans have held the office for 31 of 43 years, with control of the Iowa House and Senate also at stake. the governor can veto legislative action and shaping state government.
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Iowa legislators eye governors race as 2014 nears
Political ambition flavors the 2013 Iowa Legislature as lawmakers explore statewide runs. Leaders say ambition colors sessions while the 2014 election looms and candidates seek to burnish credentials for a future gubernatorial bid.
Key Issues Spin Up For 2024 Budget Debate
The state budget and an estimated 800 million dollar surplus will be central to candidate messaging. Lawmakers also push property tax reform mental health redesign education reform school safety and potential gas tax changes. Urban rural cultural religious divides shape the discourse.
Timeline for candidates to file for primary ballot in 2014 race
The timeline notes a March 24 filing deadline for ballot access. A Branstad spokesman said a governor run would be announced in 2014. Gronstal will consider running after the 2013 session. Hatch appears likely to run per colleagues. Hogg leans toward supporting Olson of Cedar Rapids.
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Prospects for Progress in Iowa Legislature 2014 Power Battle
House Speaker Kraig Paulsen notes Democratic jockeying for Bronstad’s $130 000 salary could alter the session. Senate Democrats seek 2014 gains to flip the House and add Senate seats while Senate Republicans push to grow their caucus.
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