Iowa economists see slow rebound in 1992 growth
The Iowa Economi c Forecasting Council projects a tepid 2 percent real income rise for 1992 with a second quarter upturn at best. Whiteman and most members expect a prolonged slow recovery, while Lawrence foresees a more robust turnarou nd followed by a new recession risk.
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Charles Whiteman
University of Iowa
Iowa Economic Forecasting Council
Whiteman
Iowa
Drake University
David Lawrence
Tornado and Flash Flood Awareness Week Proclaimed
Gov. Terry Branstad declared March 30 to April 3 Tornado and Flash Flood Awareness Week in Iowa. A voluntary statewide tornado exercise is set for April 2. Iowa averages over 35 tornadoes annually with about two deaths and 55 injuries, a trend including a 1990 record 71 tornadoes and a history of flash flood fatalities and damage since 1990.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
Tornado Myths and Facts from Iowa Disaster Office
The guide debunks myths about tornado safety and gives practical guidance. It states that the southwest corner is not safer, shelters should be sturdy indoor spaces, avoid opening windows, and recommend ditch shelter when in a car. Mobile homes are never safe in violent winds and require moving to a safe structure.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
Health care tax plan falters in Iowa Senate
Gov. Terry Branstad's plan to tax health care services struggles in the Iowa Senate as Democrats and Republicans say the proposal lacks support. The plan would raise up to 60 million dollars a year to trim the state budget deficit, but doctors and hospital leaders oppose it and Senate leaders indicate weak backing.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Iowa Senate
Derryl McLaren
Farragut
McLaren
Senate
Iowa House Tightens Rules on Puppy Mills
The Iowa House passed a bill 79 to 9 to tighten regulation of puppy mills. It would let officials remove dogs from unsanitary kennels and call for a study of further anti cruelty measures. Rep. Bill Bernau said current practices harm legitimate breeders and Iowa’s image.
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Des Moines
Iowa
House
Senate
Bernau
Branstad Warns of Summer Budget Special Session
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad threatened a summer special budget session unless lawmakers produce a deficit reduction plan. He called for balancing the budget amid deficits up to 350 million dollars and criticized existing proposals, signaling a clash over taxes and spending cuts.
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Branstad
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Iowa Senate stalls Prairie Meadows gaming bill debate
Senate debate on Senate File 2249 stalled after Sen. William Dieleman challenged that tax rate and credit provisions bypassed the Ways and Means Committee. Proponents want Prairie Meadows to run simulcast races without live events and seek potential casino expansion via county referendums.
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Iowa
Prairie Meadows
Altoona
Senate
William Dieleman
D-Pella
Ways and Means
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