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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 2014
Page
6
The Gazette notes a last-ditch hybrid approach to road repairs in Iowa as lawmakers, amid an election and public opposition to a 10 cent gas tax, consider cutting the per gallon rate while raising wholesale fuel taxes to maintain roughly $230 million annually for infrastructure.
A reader condemns Iowa lawmakers for proposing legalized fireworks to raise funds while urging caution. The letter supports renewing Linn-Mar’s Physical Plant and Equipment Levy for ten more years, praising the district’s tax rate and use of PPEL to fund school facilities and student needs.
A farmer writes in appreciation for Todd Dorman's City of Five Smells column and Orlan Love's Nutrient levels piece. The letter commends humor and clarity in highlighting agriculture's value and conservation efforts reducing nitrate issues affecting waterways.
FORMA HARROP examines Josue Noe Sandoval-Perez an undocumented migrant deported to Mexico after living in the United States for 16 years. The piece argues reform would enforce laws end wage suppression for natives and legal residents and allow amnesty for long rooted immigrants while avoiding blanket amnesty.
Robert E Gutsche Jr discusses Chicago to Iowa City migration and everyday racism faced by Nell a black mother of five. He cites incidents from Nells life including school suspension racial bias and housing struggles illustrating a segregated city tone and hidden prejudice.
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