Des Moines bill targets court fee hikes for judges’ raises
Senate Judiciary Committee backed a measure to raise about 1.5 million dollars by higher court transaction fees. District judges would see salaries rise from 57,000 to 63,000 dollars starting July, with funds to Court salary distribution per Sen. Tom Mann. The plan follows recommendations from Iowa's chief justice and a blue ribbon panel, and Gov Branstad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
House
Tom Mann
D-Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Mann
Terry Branstad
Senate panel backs Iowa blacks status commission bill
In Des Moines the Senate State Government Committee gave overwhelming support to a bill creating the Iowa Commission on the Status of Blacks a central advocacy agency. Proposed as a priority by Gov. Terry Branstad the measure would recommend legislation evaluate programs and promote black progress as part of its duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Iowa
Senate
Terry Branstad
Ide Commission
Central Permanent Agency
Robert Shaw
D-Guthrie Center
Hatch
Iowa House approves underground tank insurance fund
The Iowa House passed landmark legislation 97 to 0 to establish an insurance fund for underground storage tank owners. A $200 premium plus a $20 per 1000 gallon fee would fund the program, with July and August 1988 and 1989 as tax months, and a possible 30 day extension if funds fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Caubemmer
Des Moines
Iowa
Jack Hatch
D-Des Moines
Hatch
Kyle Hummel
R-Vinton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye Downs
Sylvan Addink
Ne Uy
de Eg
Crossroads Center
Waterloo Westdale Mall
Sng Lee
Magic Chet
Avandata
Wmagic
Logic
Weagie Chef
Smulekoffs