Branstad to sign bill restricting state funds in Israel boycotts
Capitol Digest covers Gov. Branstad's plan to sign House File 2331 restricting investments of state funds in firms boycotting Israel, amid worries over bureaucratic burdens for retirement funds and university boards. Tourism data show Iowa visitors spent 8.06 billion and supported 66,500 jobs in 2014 during National Travel and Tourism Week. Branstad backs exploring a limited oil based medical cannabis option while balancing concerns about recreation and enforcement. The Iowa Leading Indicators Index rose 0.2 percent to 105.2 in March, signaling slow growth and potential contraction ahead. six of eight components fell over six months. Conferees agree on 4.85 million in DOT salary money, about half what was requested, to fund a busy construction season boosted by a gas tax increase.
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Israel
Board of Regents
IPERS
Iowa
Shawna Lode
Iowa Economic Development
Branstad
State Department of Revenue
House
Senate
State Department of Transportation
DOT
David Johnson
Rochevedan
Johnson
Legislative Service Agency
Cedar Rapids eyes three downtown housing grocery bets
Cedar Rapids evaluates three proposals to redevelop the last city owned downtown plot for post flood redevelopment. Avalon Sky Lofts Aspect One Park Place each plan includes a grocery store, housing spanning up to 28 stories, and a parking ramp. City aims to pick a developer by May 24 with tax considerations and possible completion by 2020.
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Fred Timko
Sky Lofts
Steve Emerson
Aspect
Jesse Allen
One Park Place
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Allen
Siegel’s
Ron Corbett
Inter
Corbett
Timko
Avalon
Emerson
Senior housing expansion planned for Corridor area
IFA approves 800000 in credits for Coralville's Coral Ridge Apartments and about 560000 for Diamond Senior Apartments in Iowa City. Awards will be committed annually for ten years. Grand Living and Ryan Companies plan two more options in the Corridor with Grand Living at Indian Creek in Cedar Rapids adding 164 units and Coralville project offering 170 units near Interstate 80. Rezoning for Coralville project shifted from Camp Cardinal Road.
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Iowa City
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Ryan Companies
Cedar Rapids
Camp Cardinal Road
Ryan
Eric Anderson
Branstad accuses Gronstal of blocking water bill debate
At a news conference on Monday, Governor Branstad blasted Senate Leader Gronstal for burying the water-quality bill in committee and rejected claims that collaboration was lacking. Branstad called Gronstal unwilling to debate the issue and said voters will hold him accountable. Gronstal countered that proposed water plans had little support in the Senate, while Senate GOP Leader Bill Dix emphasized ongoing voluntary farmer investments to improve water quality and urged continued dialogue.
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Shell Rock
Iowa
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