Vision Iowa signals tough push for state matching funds
Vision Iowa board head Michael Gartner told legislators the panel will maximize state matching funds and require binding local commitments to meet a 50 percent match. The effort aims to stretch a 15 million annual appropriation over 20 years to support 1.5 to 2 billion in state help for attractions, including the Coralville rain forest project.
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Senate ends smoking room in Iowa Capitol
Senate closes the smoking lounge behind the chamber in the Capitol complex and moves smokers to a balcony above the south entrance. Senate leaders say the room will be converted to a conference room as pressure grows from nonsmoking members.
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Deficit forecasts deepen Iowa budget fight for 2002
Iowa lawmakers grapple with a $27 million deficit and potential $274 million shortfall if revenue trends slow. House leaders warn spending cuts may be needed to fund child protection and teacher pay while maintaining a $40 million reserve for teacher compensation. Republicans oppose diverting lottery and gambling revenues as proposed by Gov Vilsack.
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Iowa House backs Baltic NATO admission resolution
The Iowa House passed a voice vote urging Congress and the president to admit Estonia Latvia and Lithuania to NATO. Senate preliminary approval followed as Rep Betty Grundberg cited the Latvian ambassador on Eastern Europe stability.
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Iowa earns high marks for rainy day reserves and management
Iowa earns a B overall in a national study by The Maxwell School and Governing magazine for strong rainy day funds, financial management, and results-based governance. The state improves in capital management and IT, with Vilsack administration praised for data driven decisions and accountability.
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