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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 2002
Page
5
Senate Republicans weigh a 1 percent tax credit for small firms with 50 or fewer employees that add neurobiological mental illness coverage to their health plans. The bill, with a two year sunset, seeks bipartisan support to keep the measure alive past Friday’s funnel deadline.
In Des Moines a bipartisan group of female Iowa legislators celebrated Women’s History Month singing suffrage anthems and recalling pioneers. Rep. Pam Jochum stressed the legacy of activists like Carrie Chapman Catt, noting Iowa’s long political prominence and milestones including the first female legislator in 1928 and Roxanne Conlin’s 1982 gubernatorial bid.
Iowa officials approve a 675000 grant for the final phase of the Meredith Willson Music Man Square project in Mason City as part of Vision Iowa funding. Gov. Tom Vilsack announced the move ahead of the board vote and noted the project as a source of pride for the community. The plan, part of a 27 million project titled Things to Do With a River View, aims to attract tourism with marina walks, decorative lighting, and downtown enhancements. Vision Iowa funds support seven major projects with broader award programs aiding smaller communities.
DES MOINES Senators passed a bill 49 to 0 extending registration to sex offenders who attend or work at colleges and universities in the county where the institution sits, or in their county of residence if different. Convicted offenders must register within five days or face an aggravated misdemeanor. House had approved the measure.
Capitol reporters Rod Boshart and James Q. Lynch are listed with phone numbers and emails. The directory provides office addresses in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids for media inquiries.
Gov. Vilsack pushes to expand public access to confidential child abuse records two years after the Spirit Lake death of 2 year old Shelby Duis. Lawmakers clash over risks of unfounded claims while the Senate considers the measure ahead of the funnel deadline. Rep. Mascher and Rep. Foege oppose broader release. Rep. Kreiman supports balance. Senator Redwine weighs the bill as committee meeting looms. Contact withheld.
On March 12 2002 the Iowa House advanced a bill allowing state officials to answer complaints about child abuse investigations while maintaining some confidentiality. Critics argued the rules keep officials silent under criticism. A $675000 grant was announced for Mason City for Meredith Willson related tourism, and a new study rated Iowa among 28 states with a passing unemployment system grade though critics warned the result may be weak.
Senate advances a bill to require registration and background checks for six or more children in home providers. The measure reduces regulation categories, extends licensure to two years, and doubles revocation penalties while moving to stricter oversight ahead of House action.
The Iowa House passed House File 2507 making anthrax possession a Class C felony with up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, and distribution a Class B felony with up to 25 years. The vote was 92-1 with Rep. Ed Fallon dissenting. The chamber also approved related measures on probation searches and a teacher quality program.
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