Lawmaker seeks tax checkoff for Capitol repairs
Iowa lawmakers consider adding a checkoff on state income tax forms to fund the 100 year old Capitol restoration. Sen. Jim Gallagher notes ongoing needs and cites Gov. Branstad's support, with potential annual funds of $300,000 to over $600,000.
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Capitol Repairs
Gazette
Des Moines
Jim Gallagher
D-Jesup
Terry Branstad
Iowa
Gallagher
Capitol
Branstad
Iowa lawmakers weigh tax credit to boost child car seats
In Des Moines legislators debate a broad child restraint bill with protests over a required 6 year old limit, pickup truck safety and jogger reflector rules. An alternative centers on a $10 state income tax credit for purchasing child restraints and insurer premium reductions for households with exposed youngsters. Proponents say tax shifts will lift sales and improve safety. opponents warn of revenue loss and doubtful insurer pass through.
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Sue
Des Moines
Iowa
Senate Transportation Committee
Joe Welsh
D-Dubuque
Senate
Welsh
Richard Drake
R-Muscatine
Senate Appropriations Committee
EPA to test emissions at Iowa utilities and ISU plant
The EPA will test sulfur dioxide emissions at Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. Marshalltown plant, Pella Municipal Electric Co. plant, and ISU campus plant within two months. The tests aim to enforce tougher federal standards, with possible $7 million fuel-cost increases for IE if Marshalltown fails. Iowa coal’s high sulfur content drives acid rain concerns and stricter rules.
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Des Moines
Environmental Protection Agency
Iowa
Iowa State University
EPA
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Marshalltown
Pella
ISA
Iowa Energy Policy Council
Iowa Electric
Culver Stumps for Kopel in Dubuque Event
Former Sen John Culver will appear for Merle Kopel in Dubuque at the Dubuque Inn at 10 a.m. brunch served. Kopel seeks the Democratic nomination for Iowa 2nd District. A 7: 30 p.m. Feb 4 fundraiser and dance at Cedar Rapids hall offers free beer wine cheese and a Nassau Bahamas trip prize with reservations via 364 7734.
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Dubuque
Kopel
United Food and Commercial Workers Hall
14Th Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Nassau
Bahamas
Deaf school bus purchase sparks budget law dispute
Iowa Senate leaders spar over the Iowa School for the Deaf using a timing ploy to buy a new bus. Auditor Johnson says funds were misused and should be returned, while regents officials defend the action as needed to replace an unreliable vehicle.
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Des Moines
Senate Finance Committee
Iowa School For the Deaf
Norman Rodgers
D-Adel
State Board of Regents
Richard Johnson
Arthur Small
O-Ilowa City
Senate Appropriations Committee
Johnson
Treasury
R. Wayne Richey
Regents
Richey
Tainted gas spreads to 40 Iowa stations
About 270000 gallons of tainted unleaded gasoline affected 40 stations in Iowa, up from 31. Water and fertilizer were found in 26 stations. 14 more were notified Tuesday night. Tanks will be emptied and cleaned, with cleanup completed at 26 sites. Williams Pipeline will cover costs.
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Iowa City
James O’connor
Weights and Measures Division
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Williams Pipeline Co
Coralville
O’connor
Pipeline Company
Petroleum Equipment & Service Inc
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Victor
Ladora
Keystone
West Amana
South Amana
Wilton
Muscatine
Ray Pullen
Tulsa
Okla
Iowans picked as Demo delegates
The three Iowa Democratic House members were named regional delegates to the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. Berkley Bedell and Neal Smith were designated for Iowa, while Tom Harkin planned to seek a state seat. Dorgan and Daschle conceded their seats to Iowa, citing few Democrats in the Dakotas.
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David Lynch Gazette
Washington Reporter
Washington
Iowa
Democratic House
San Francisco
Berkley Bedell
Neal Smith
Tom Harkin
Byron Dorgan
Thomas Daschle
D-S.d
Dorgan
Daschle
Dakotas
House Democratic Caucus
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Sy Shari Patton
Vice Press
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Sills Lee
Ped Eee
Aidland Financial
Marion Emi Ee Ree
Williams Pipeline
Pullen
Westdale Mall
Tevetea
Sav
Weatdale Mall
2Nd Ave
Let Ave
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