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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 2017
Page
1
Gov. Branstad and GOP lawmakers propose tapping Iowa cash reserves to cover a new 131.1 million projected shortfall as revenues lag predictions. Officials warn of a nearly 118 million June deficit and seek reserve use over further cuts, said spokesman Ben Hammes.
Branstad and Reynolds pledge to reimburse the reserve account in the fiscal 2018 and 2019 budgets to be passed this legislative session. Hammes notes the state has already cut current year budgets but three months remain in the budget process.
Cedar Rapids Alliant Energy plans a 10 to 12 percent rate hike for electric customers, adding about 2.5 billion in capital investments since the last increase. The average bill currently around 113 dollars may rise by 3 to 5 dollars monthly in April, with total yearly rise of 12 to 14 dollars. The Iowa Utilities Board must approve the request and public notices will be issued April 3.
Alliant Energy outlines changes including a $3 to $5 first monthly rate bump for the average customer and a $12 to $14 total monthly rate increase by next year. The expected overall rate rise is 10 to 12 percent. The firm notes 20 439 miles of distribution lines and 3.1 billion dollars invested since 2010. Iowa serves 500 000 Alliant customers across 83 counties.
Jerime Mitchell and his wife sue Cedar Rapids police Officer Lucas Jones and the city for negligence assault and battery intentional infliction of emotional distress and loss of consortium over a Nov 1 traffic stop shooting that left Mitchell paralyzed. The suit seeks a jury award up to the maximum recoverable for severe permanent injuries. City hires Lynch Dallas for counsel. Jones remains on paid leave.
The White House farms out allies to rally support for the Republican plan to revise the Affordable Care Act. Despite a CBO projection of 14 million fewer insured next year, conservative and moderate lawmakers remain wary, threatening House passage and Senate approval. Major figures including Ted Cruz voice concerns as Pence and Price visit Capitol Hill.
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