Iowa Supreme Court Chief Seeks Help on Rising Caseload
Iowa Chief Justice Arthur McGiverin warned lawmakers of a staggering rise in criminal filings by 60 percent between 1987 and 1992, with juvenile cases up 28 percent and civil filings up 28 percent. He urged realistic, effective solutions and noted prior budget gaps.
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Iowa Supreme Court
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Legislative Branch
Judiciary Committee
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Budget-minded lawmakers target three state universities
Des Moines lawmakers threaten to withhold budget increases from the State Board of Regents over bookkeeping practices. They demand adherence to state budget rules by July 1, with potential cuts looming for salaries and new construction as efforts focus on maintenance and safety. Representative David Millage calls for reduced building programs.
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Senate Education
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D-Dubuque
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Ruling bans stock purchases by Iowa development agency
An Iowa Attorney General opinion holds the Iowa Product Development Corp a state agency barred from buying stock in private companies. Auditor Johnson sought clarity on investments, proposing a workaround where debentures back stock instead of direct ownership.
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Iowa Product Development Corp
Des Moines
Attorney General’s Office
Richard Johnson
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