Mental Health advocates urge right funding in Iowa session
Residents from Johnson and Linn Counties pressed lawmakers at a North Liberty forum to protect and expand mental health and developmental disability services. They urged shifting sheltered workshop funding toward productive work programs and addressing transportation and in home supports while avoiding cuts.
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Rob Hogg
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Terry Cunningham
Iowa City
Cunningham
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Iowa DOT outlines need for transportation funding and diesel price impact
The Iowa Department of Transportation reports 31 billion annual vehicle miles and over 390 billion dollars in freight. It notes a projected road use tax fund shortfall of 215 million dollars to meet critical needs while a gas tax hike remains under discussion by Gov. Branstad and lawmakers.
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Prospects for Progress in Iowa Fuel Tax Debate
Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal and House Speaker Kraig Paulsen say broad bipartisan backing from interest groups and lawmakers is needed to raise the fuel tax in 2013. They note voting against a tax hike remains easier, and political cover is crucial in a non election year.
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Mike Gronstal
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Kraig Paulsen
Hiawatha
Lawmakers, tax talk opens early. gas tax tied to broader relief
Bowman calls early discussion, Byrnes drafts bill without numbers to start talks. Branstad backs including a gas tax in a wider tax reform, aiming for net tax relief. Buckling on Highway 30 near Mount Vernon caused rough winter ride. warm weather runoff worsened pavement cracking.
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Byrnes
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Mount Vernon
Freshman lawmakers featured in Linn County podcast
The Gazette curates a podcast in which ee freshmen lawmakers from Linn County discuss local issues. James Lynch and Jim Riley present the episode available at TheGazette.com, with Gazette photos accompanying the feature.
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Jim Riley
Linn
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Woman to stand trial for first degree murder in death of 17 month old Kamryn Schlitter
Amy Jo Parmer 29 of Hiawatha charged with first degree murder and child endangerment resulting in death after Kamryn Schlitter died March 28 2010 from blunt force head injuries. Trial reset to Aug 19 in Linn County District Court due to witness availability. The girl's father Zyriah Schlitter 25 of Cedar Rapids will be sentenced Feb 15 to up to 55 years after conviction for involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment resulting in death.
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Linn
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Hiawatha
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The Gazette Contact and Subscription Details
The Gazette ceiling shows subscription rates by carrier and mail options for in-state and out-of-state delivery. Postmaster address changes go to Gazette Communications in Cedar Rapids Iowa with listed phone numbers for subscription service and general inquiries.
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The notice provides contact numbers for tips to The Gazette at Cedar Rapids Iowa City and toll free lines for readers to report news events. It lists three phone options with area codes and exchange numbers for timely submissions.
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