Iowans Face Per Mile Tax Idea Study Points to VMT Plan
A $14 million University of Iowa study for the federal government analyzes a vehicle miles traveled tax. The plan would tax based on miles driven, using GPS tracking in test vehicles. privacy concerns arise but are considered solvable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
City appraisals lift flood buyout values in Cedar Rapids
Craig Seeley Jr. shows his flood damaged home at 1617 Sixth St NW as its appraisal rose 28.4 percent from 64710 to 83100 after a new certified appraiser evaluation. About 800 of 1300 buyouts are complete with 59 of 62 appraisals above pre flood value plus 7 percent. The city seeks to use owner chosen appraisals for buyouts and weighs a potential commercial property review process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeab
Chuck Wieneke
Wieneke
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Craig Seeley
Cedar Rapids
Seeley
Sixth St
Anxiety over Japanese nuclear plant deepens
Six days into the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear emergency the crisis worsened prompting the United States to urge Americans to stay at least 50 miles from the plant. Gregory Jaczko said a deep pool holding uranium fuel sat empty of water, elevating concerns about radiation release and spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tokyo
Japan
United States
Gregory Jaczko
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Emperor
Elite nuclear workers race to avert Fukushima meltdown
In Fukushima Japan 180 emergency workers battle explosions fire and radiation at the Daiichi plant as they risk a deadly and long lasting crisis. Recalled after radiation forced a temporary retreat they press on amid extreme heat and danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Fukushima
Fukushima Daiichi Complex
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dave DeWitte
Iowa
Paul Hanley
US Public Policy Center
Hanley
Paul Hanley III
Public Policy Center
U.R, Council
Hawkey
Korge
Aette Mobile
heresthedeallA.com
Aee
Emergency Rescue
Fukushima City
Fukushima Prefecture
Haure