Iowa disaster recovery bill clears House committee
The House Appropriations Committee approved a $56 million disaster recovery package, advancing House File 64 toward full House action next week. Gov. Culver’s office concerns about funding use prompted debate, with lawmakers seeking safeguards to ensure aid reaches disaster-affected Iowans.
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James Q. Lynch
Des Moines
House Appropriations Committee
Dave Jacoby
Dcoralville
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Gronstall
Local Option Tax Bill Advances In Iowa Senate
A 1-cent local option tax bill cleared the Senate Rebuild Iowa Committee by 9-3, enabling an accelerated Cedar Rapids vote on a potential sales tax. an April 1 effective date and March 3 vote target are proposed with hopes to pass by month end. Veterans warned of a tough budget year as lawmakers consider 2009 bills. Iowa Veterans Trust Fund funding previously created remains at risk amid austerity. A quote highlights winter maintenance as a budget priority, with DOT concerns over plowing salt and roadway clearance.
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Patty Judge
Jacoby
Iowa Finance Authority
Senate Veterans Affairs Committee
Daryl Beall
Dfort Dodge
Legislature
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Linn County Veterans Affairs
Joe Stutler
Cedar Rapids
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Flood impact prompts need for affordable replacement housing
Bujold and O’Leary report flood victims face 5 to 8 percent vacancy rates in metro rentals with about 400 vacancies of 20 000 units. Many afflicted households earn under 62 899 annually and 266 flood victims seek low income housing vouchers. City permits and sale listings show repair costs averaging 20036 and prices from 10000 to 100000 as housing stock adjusts.
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O'Leary
O’leary
City Hall
Rick.smith
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Cornell uses webcams for admission interviews to connect with out-of-state applicants
Cornell admissions now conducts initial interviews via webcams, allowing real time conversation with counselors like Jonathan Stroud. About 3,500 applications yearly for 370 spots, with three quarters of students from outside New York state. Aaron, a 2005 Cornell graduate, says video interviews help both sides judge authenticity and plan campus visits.
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Cornell
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Stroud
Aaron
Washington
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Alaska
Colorado
Iowa considers gas tax hike amid highway funding gap
Lawmakers examine a 5 cent per gallon gas tax rise projected to raise over 100 million for road repairs and create up to 5000 jobs while limiting impact on border businesses. An updated analysis shows a 267 million dollar annual highway funding shortfall, with current registrations and fuel use dipping due to volatile oil prices. Governor Culver opposes a tax hike but leaves door open, as GOP and Dem leaders weigh next steps.
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Iowa
House Transportation Committee
Brian Quirk
New Hampton
Marion area to receive federal stimulus for shovel ready projects
Federal stimulus funds will back several local infrastructure efforts including a highway 100 bypass in Marion and a 400000 dollar traffic signal upgrade at 22nd Street. Other proposed uses cover North 10th Street reconstruction, central Marion signal work, and Cedar Rapids First Avenue Collins Road Phase 1.
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22Nd Street
North 10Th Street
29Th Avenue
Lowe Park
First Avenue
Collins Road
Cedar Rapids
Paul Rehn
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