Senate OKs 1.3 Million More for Iowa Guard Tuition Aid
Senate votes 49 to 0 for Senate File 2007 a 1.3 million supplemental appropriation to cover tuition costs for Iowa National Guard soldiers and airmen amid unemployment and college tuition pressures. Major General Timothy Orr notes no overseas deployments except 90 members and urges continued support as guardsmen return from service. Davenport native Dan Tallon hails the aid and House action is anticipated next week.
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U.S
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Iowa Veteran Trust Fund falls short of needs despite lottery gains
In Des Moines, veterans groups warn the Iowa Veteran Trust Fund may not cover emergencies as interest income remains low. About 41 000 was spent last year from a fund with 14 million in principal, a result of nearly 10 million from lottery proceeds. Lawmakers consider spending a portion of principal to meet backlogs.
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Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Veteran Trust Fund
Iowa
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Ankeny
Iowa Commission On Veterans Affairs
Gannon
Veteran’s Affairs Commission
Senate Veterans Affairs Committee
Branstad says he would sign traffic camera ban
Gov. Terry Branstad said he would sign legislation banning red light and speed cameras if the General Assembly passes it this session. He noted 24 House Republicans introduced the bill and it would remove automated enforcement devices by July 1 from Iowa roadways.
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Rhiawatha
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Des Moines
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Ben Stone
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DOT chief reassures rail funding is safe for Iowa City reach
Iowa transportation chief Paul Trombino told a Senate panel federal rail funds for a passenger rail line to Iowa City remain secure. He said Illinois and Iowa share the project, with Iowa conducting a Chicago to Omaha study and a tier one environmental review to gauge costs and subsidies. He noted ongoing talks with federal officials who back continued funding.
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Des Moines
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Iowa City
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State Department of Transportation
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Federal Rail Administration
Glass defends education reform plan in Iowa hearing
Iowa lawmakers grilled Education Director Jason Glass for about two hours uncovering costs, definitions of sufficient, and details of annual teacher evaluations under House Study Bill 517. Rep. Greg Forristall pressed for costly annual reviews as Iowa seeks stricter reform. Committee plans further section by section review with a Feb. 15 target for full committee vote.
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Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa
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Macedonia
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Capitol Digest: the walkway was by one day
A terse Capitol note states the walkway remains uncertain and unfinished, with timing and responsibility unclear. Officials urged resolution and expected action within a single day or soon after.
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