RiverRun debate over gambling funds and sales tax
The Gazette argues against framing RiverRun funding as alternative to a casino. A 1 percent local option sales tax could raise about 32 million for Cedar Rapids and 10 million for Linn County over two years, far exceeding potential annual casino revenues and speeding public improvements. Voters are warned against false promises that a casino alone would cover RiverRun projects.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
RiverRun
RiverRun Referendum Debates Gambling Links and Casino Fears
RiverRun supporters argue the sales tax to fund river district should not be seen as a shield against gambling. Opponents form No Dice to counter casino push and the Meskwaki casino dispute colors public sentiment as Cedar Rapids voters weigh the river district plan.
Builders defend lifelong crafts in RiverRun open forum
Raymond A. Dochterman, president of the Cedar Rapids Building and Construction Trades Council, argues at an open RiverRun forum that union tradespeople are not temporary workers. He asserts construction careers are lifelong commitments and urges citizens to exercise speech on June 10.
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Cedar Rapids Building and Construction Trades Council
Cedar Rapids
United States of America
Raymond A. Dochterman
Building & Construction Trades Council
Cedar Rapids celebrates culture steered by past leaders
C R welcomes culture thanks to leaders from 33 Cedar Rapids Area Cultural Alliance member organizations. The piece praises Howard Hall Robert Armstrong and Bill Quarton for investing in the citys cultural programs. It notes Cedar Rapids would be poorer without their vision and thanks former leaders for shaping the local economy and quality of life amid fiscal strains in 2002.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cultural Alliance
RiverRun Wild sparks Cedar Rapids quality of life debate
Tara Bellows argues Cedar Rapids should embrace RiverRun to revive the Czech Village and downtown, oppose a regressive sales tax rise, and urge taxpayers to support a vibrant future over short term cuts. The letter urges residents to save public funding for better ideas and maintain Cedar Rapids as a destination.
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Iowa
RiverRun Wild
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Illinois
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Wisconsin
RiverRun
Tara Bellows
Marion
Federal bailout debate on state deficits and tax cuts
The piece argues against a $20 billion state bailout within a $300 billion tax cut, contending it eases pressure on states to fix自己的 fiscal paths. It links deficit dynamics to spending, tax policy, and the national shift toward limiting government roles, while urging states to decide priorities without federal bailouts.
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Financial Times
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New York
Grover Norquist
Americans For Tax Reform
the American Enterprise
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Washington
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