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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 2003
Page
5
A garbled historical note accuses executives and officials of secret schemes and weapon shipments. The text mentions the Pentagon, Vietnam era actions, and alleged abuses, portraying a tense climate of distrust and political maneuvering amid national security fears.
The state education leader questions how funds since 1995 have been used for teachers and programs, noting student achievement and rising costs. He cites a statewide decline in growth, 40th percentile concerns, and debates about spending effectiveness across districts like Cedar Rapids.
GOP leaders unveiled a broad package to overhaul Iowa regulation including a 250,000 cap on non economic damages, tighter expert witness rules, and limits on attorney fees tied to punitive awards. Gov. Vilsack questioned much of the plan while Democrats warned it rehashes partisan fights and could draw a veto. Senate and House Republicans argue many changes would modernize burdensome rules affecting liability, safety, finance, contractor standards, and environment to attract companies. Democratic leaders noted national rankings that question Iowa’s liability climate and urged focus on bipartisan growth and tax reform.
GOP leaders push a package of reforms including caps on pain and suffering damages, banning contingent fees on certain awards, changes to unemployment benefits tied to plant closings, a one week waiting period for benefits, and enhanced employer training. The plan also targets endangered species rules, OSHA training, indoor air quality authority, and aligning state standards with federal environmental and construction rules, framed as common sense balance between workplace concerns and business growth.
Iowa Chamber Alliance leaders from 17 urban centers proposed using gaming proceeds and bonding to fund an 830 million 10 year growth fund and 500 million to finish upgrading the Thain highway network. They urge a prudent balanced approach, with bond funding during favorable rates and state approval of the plan.
Hundreds of Iowa credit union members led by Gov. Tom Vilsack and lawmakers protested proposed tax changes aiming to tax unions with assets above 150 million and non common bonds. Supporters said the 5 percent revenue tax targets unions engaging in extensive commercial lending. Debate over differing tax treatment for banks and credit unions continued as legislators weighed paths to passage.
Governor Tom Vilsack outlines a proposal to boost biomass energy and renewable power in Iowa. The plan seeks grants and incentives to expand biomass projects, aiming to spur the economy and create jobs through anaerobic processes and related facilities.
A House committee halves a proposed fee hike linked to a DNA research fund to speed biotech progress. The action narrows the measure from a broader expansion to a targeted increase, signaling compromise while preserving core funding aims for genetic research initiatives.
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