No Support for Traffic Camera Compromise in Cedar Rapids
Gary Hughes argues against continued use of automated traffic enforcement cameras, citing rising citations from 2011 to 2015 and 2016 editorial data. He claims cameras fail to change driver behavior or reduce accidents, advocating a legislative ban instead. Hughes notes his background with East Central Iowa Council of Governments and Cedar Rapids city planning.
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Gatso USA
Iowa Department of Transportation
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Legislative Services Agency
Iowa Dot
I-380
J Avenue NE
Fourth Avenue
Gary Hughes
Marion
East Central
Iowa
Community letters oppose Trump legitimacy and judge system
Readers argue the 2016 election questions require full Russian involvement inquiry and possible Trump collusion. They condemn attacks on press and courts, support Justice Not Politics and broader judiciary protection nationwide. Cedar Rapids opinions include home design and government overreach critiques.
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Gary Ellis
Trump
Ellis
America
Tom Jacobson
Democrats need straight talk on immigration policy
Froma Harrop argues Democrats must openly oppose illegal immigration while backing lawful reform. She cites Trump's border plan as wasteful and cruel, urges emphasis on work eligibility and E Verify, notes most support a citizenship path, and warns sanctuary cities hinder enforcement.
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Onald Trump
U.S
Canada
Australia
Senate
House
American Values Atlas
Harvard-Harris
Iowa licensing reform bill dies in dramatic House action
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann torn the House Study Bill 138 to pieces during a hearing as Governor Branstad's licensing reform measure failed. The proposal would ease rules for dietitians athletic trainers and teeth whitening specialists amid broader debate on licensing burdens in Iowa. The piece notes licensing costs time and barriers to entrepreneurship and cites Institute for Justice analysis and concerns about regulatory capture.
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Bobby Kaufmann
Wilton
Terry Branstad
Kaufmann
Towa
Institute For Justice
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