Iowa senators propose independent ICN board for fiber network
A bipartisan group of six Iowa senators unveiled a plan to lease ICN connections to all high schools, create an independent seven member ICN board, and offer up to 10000 in tax credits to spur classroom donations. The state would cover 300 high school connections with ongoing fees to the ICN board. INS signaled interest in buying the system, drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers about divesting state control and potential monopolies.
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Legislature Blocks Local Pesticide Bans
DES MOINES AP The Legislature blocked local governments from enacting strict pesticide bans sending the measure to Governor Branstad. The House approved 65 32 to ban local rules while supporters favored uniform state regulation amid an ongoing environmental fight.
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Education candidate wos state lawmakers
Des Moines reports Gov. Terry Branstad's choice for state education director, Al Ramirez, telling the House Education Committee his aim is high and rigorous standards and to work with lawmakers to elevate Iowa schools. He endorsed open enrollment as constructive and noted viable alternatives to public schools while awaiting Senate confirmation.
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Leach backs Fiske appointment amid Whitewater ties
Rep. Jim Leach praises Robert Fiske Jr. as special counsel to probe Clinton era ties to Arkansas Madison Guaranty and Whitewater. He urges hearings but cautions Reno's move may lessen urgency for a congressional review.
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Gubernatorial rivals skillful fundraisers in Iowa
Incumbent Republican Gov. Terry Branstad shows a large cash balance and debts as year begins. challenger Fred Grandy reports 322 721 on hand after joining late last year. Democrat Bonnie Campbell says she raised 491 418 and lists 3 700 contributors.
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Regents official defends budget amid Iowa talk of cuts
Regents Executive Secretary R. Wayne Richey answered lawmakers on fiscal 1995 budget issues and defused some concerns. House Education Committee Chair Rep. Grubbs urged university presidents to appear to answer policy questions, warning reductions could target the regents appropriation despite a $26.5 million increase in Branstad’s budget plan.
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