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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 2002
Page
12
Visitors face checkpoints while legislators and staff bypass security with badges. Turmoil over whether the Capitol is too secure and costs could top $1 million, with officials noting public access and legal loopholes.
A consortium of state city, county, and state transportation groups will study Iowa road funding needs and propose recommendations to the 2003 legislature. The effort, led by David Scott of the Iowa Good Roads Association, aims for an independent year long review with findings reported to lawmakers.
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller urged legislators to pass a bill creating a private right of action for consumers who suffer fraud. He noted Iowa is the only state without such a right and warned that unscrupulous lenders and contractors exploit seniors. Opponents say enforcement by the attorney general suffices.
In Des Moines the legislature weighs a proposal allowing red light cameras to mail tickets to owners after violations. Police Chief R J Winkelhake backs the idea to cut crashes, noting officer placement problems. The bill envisions photo evidence, 10 day notices, and a rebuttable presumption of ownership.
lawmakers from both parties oppose a sixth penny for school infrastructure and discuss user fees for parks. a transportation study on road-use tax and possible future gas tax changes looms as lawmakers battle a 450 million budget gap and Medicaid shortfalls. senator larry mckibben argues against tax hikes while seeking business tax incentives to grow revenue.
Capitol reporters list Rod Boshart as a point of contact with a Des Moines Iowa bureau phone and email for tips and inquiries and an office address at 319 E Fifth St Des Moines IA 50309.
Gov. Tom Vilsack scheduled a Feb. 19 special election in Senate District 39 to replace Sen. Joann Johnson. Johnson resigned to join the National Credit Union Administration Board where she was sworn in after a recess appointment.
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