Rural speed limit bill eyed for House vote next week
Backers of HF 513 aim to raise rural interstate speed limits to 70 mph while funding the judiciary and state patrol with higher fines. Rep. Dave Trepkes says more Democrats support the plan and a bipartisan vote is likely, though opposition cites safety risks and costs. Governor Vilsack has not opposed the measure.
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Iowa lawmakers weigh extending re invention firm contract
Des Moines lawmakers signaled they may extend the Public Strategies Group contract for one year beyond August 31 with no extra cost. The firm, hired to reinvent state government, could earn up to 6.35 million for services and savings, including child welfare redesign and charter agencies, amid partisan criticism and ongoing reviews.
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Iowa House backs changes in Road Use Tax Fund distribution
The Iowa House approved a bill to create a new rule based method for distributing about $1 billion yearly in road use tax funds to secondary and farm to market roads. The measure keeps 30 percent of funding by county square miles but phases in a new weighting over five years. A separate committee bill would adjust shares to four road funds in response to urban growth and congestion concerns.
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