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Iowa Boards Reform Seen as Statewide Economy Plan
The final enactment of a board of control law and its operation marks a push for economy in state institutions. Governor Shaw earns praise for appointing trusted, nonpartisan members Ex-Governor Larrabee Judge L. G. King and Hon. John Downie to oversee an integrated system. The new board will act by July, dissolve most boards of trustees, and centralize management of penal and charitable services, with educational boards retaining only education duties. A constitutional amendment proposal aims to balance representation and cost, increasing legislative seats and expenses, while Iowa courts expect amplified presence at the Omaha exposition with a funding bill ranging from 20,000 to 25,000 dollars after conference. A related loan statute for county funds and debt deductions linked to real estate and mortgages draws debate among lawmakers. The editor notes W. S. Bryan’s rising influence in Mississippi but cautions against underestimating him in national politics.