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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1988
Page
5
Gov. Terry Branstad signed a law increasing Iowa motor fuel tax by 4 cents per gallon, with 2 cents taking effect Friday and 2 more Jan 1. The measure aims to raise $121 million over 21 months for transportation, despite concerns it may affect growth and cross-border fuel purchases.
The Iowa House approved an AIDS package 90 to 0, requiring health officials to notify sexual partners of those testing positive and to collect sexual histories. It funds education and counseling programs, with tracing voluntary and no enforcement to reveal contacts. The measure is part of a broader disease response package awaiting Senate consideration and Branstad approval.
DES MOINES AP A Senate vote backed up to 5000 bonuses for teachers and administrators who retire due to consolidations. Sen Joe Welsh proposed extending the measure to districts merging from July 1 1990 to June 30 1992, approved on a voice vote. The bill passed 40 to 4 and moves back to the House for Welsh's amendment consideration.
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