Iowa Senate blocks prison population cap in corrections bill
Iowa Senate rejected the House cap on prison inmates set at 2 650 and the early release plan for inmates near discharge. The panel kept funding for corrections and mental health, considered a new prison at 73 million, and expanded the state Board of Parole to five members while delaying Rockwell City and Mitchellville closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCarroll
Des MV
Des Moines
Iowa Senate
House
Iowa
Lyle Krewson
Urbandale
Subcommittee On
Corrections
State Corrections Division
Gary Baugher
R-Ankeny
Senate
Corrections Subcommittee
Sen
Bob Rush
Cedar Rapids
Rush
State Board of Parole
Lucas DeKoster
R-Hull
Mitchellville
Toledo
Rockwell City
House votes down fuel tax hike in Iowa session
Iowa lawmakers again defeated a 3 cent per gallon gasoline hike and related diesel and gasohol tax increases. Supporters cite revenue for road work while opponents warn against tax burden. debate may resume with 51 hard votes promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Sullivan
Des Moines
Iowa General Assembly
Iowa Senate
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Iowa
Lee Holt
R-Spencer
Holt
Hugo Schnekloth
Aeldridge
Schnekloth
Ways and Means Committee
Larry Pope
Tyrrell
IDOT
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Iowa motorists expect plentiful fuel but pastel prices dip
Iowa AAA Motor Club reports ample gas supplies statewide during Memorial Day weekend. Full service prices average 1.4 cents lower since April and self service down 0.6 cents. Regional stations may stay open 24 hours, with Dubuque posting as low as 1.17.9 for self service regular.
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Davenport
UPI
Iowa
AAA
Motor Club of Iowa
Dubuque
McCarthy
Explaining Emission System Inspections Aids Driver Understanding
Mechanic guidance helps avoid disputes when drivers face mandatory annual emission control inspections. John P. Sheehan of ACF Industries notes education is key, as tests may involve catalytic converters and possible replacements of air filters spark plugs or manifold check valves under the Clean Air Act program in many metropolitan areas.
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ST. Louis
John P. Sheehan
ACF Industries
Carter
Iowa lawmakers approve 1982 pay boost without delay
The Iowa House on a 55 to 44 vote removed a one year delay from a 1982 pay raise package totaling 49 million for public officials and state employees. The move keeps a 900 dollar raise for lawmakers in 1982 while 1983 increases rise to 97.5 million. Gov. Ray's salary remains at 60 thousand with no request for more.
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Richard Welden
Alowa Falls
House Appropriations Committee
Iowa
Department of Transportation
Iowa State Patrol
Robert D. Ray
Phil Tyrrell
North English
Robert M.L. Johnson
Rcedar Rapids
Des Moines
House
Nancy Shimanek
Shimanek
Steve Rapp
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
General Assembly
Robert Ray
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