Iowa Legislators Clash Over 1977 Session Accomplishments
In Des Moines the 1977 Iowa legislature adjourned with prison reform as its standout achievement. Lt. Gov. Arthur Neu praised corrections, while others called the session mediocre. The body approved community based corrections, prison remodels, and a mental health to prison conversion at Mount Pleasant. A $1.363 billion budget passed, land use policy advanced, and elderly home health care funding set at $1.6 million. Property tax changes were enacted in closing hours.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Arthur Neu
Senate
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Iowa City
Mount Pleasant Mental Health Institute
Jerome Fitzgerald
D-Fort Dodge
Fitzgerald
Robert Ray
UPI
Fired workers challenge lie test policy at Genco stores
Three Genco Inc employees in Des Moines say they were fired for refusing voice stress tests. They argue the tests violate rights and that questions were irrelevant. A company statement claims tests were offered intermittently to employees as security measures.
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Des Moines
Genco, Inc
Stereo Town
Mike Jipson
Jipson
Jim Rupert
Kate Paine
Genco
Rupert
Federal Privacy Commission
Regents Believed Disgruntled Over 1977 78 Funding
DES MOINES regents reacted Sunday to the 1977 78 appropriation for the state board of regents institutions praising that non personnel funds are barely adequate but relieved that three state universities avoid proposed cuts. President Mary Louise Petersen awaits collective bargaining results before final assessment noting salary allocations affect 80 percent of operations.
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Des Moines
State Board of Regents
Regents
The
Gazette
House
Mary Louise Petersen
Regents gain and shortfall in state funding appropriations
The Iowa Regents praise a $1.3 million appropriation to replace federal fund losses and a $5.5 million capital grant for phase two of the Lindquist Measurement Center at the University of Iowa, plus authority to issue $15.5 million in bonds for utility projects. Ed Jennings notes remaining $740,000 federal losses to absorb. Legislature sets next year operating appropriations totaling $178.4 million for UI ISU UNI and $4.3 million for two state schools, a figure near Gov. Ray’s proposal, with $1.3 million added to cover federal losses at health colleges.
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Regents
Lindquist
University of Iowa
Ed Jennings
Iowa
Iowa State University
ISU
University of Northern Iowa
UNI
Iowa School For the Deaf
Council Bluffs
Iowa Braille and
Vinton
Liquor Bills Shape Iowa Legislature Finale
Iowa lawmakers moved quickly on beer Sunday sales a 2 percent liquor tax to fund alcoholism programs and a 5 percent price rise. The House backed a 19 year drinking age bill while the Senate delayed it. Regents criticized Ray budget and equipment funding as progress stalled.
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House
Senate
Robert Ray
Norman Jesse
Des Moines
Jesse
Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines subscription options with carrier and mail pricing. It lists rates for Afternoon Edition and weekend editions, plus a note on territorial restrictions and AP republication rights.
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The
Gazette Co
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Gazette
Associated Press
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