Midwest avoids brunt of economic slowdown
For at least a year, economists have warned that a Midwestern slowdown may be on the way. But month after month, quarter after quarter, key indicators have remained positive.
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Archive of Iowa on Monday May 05, 2008
Midwest avoids brunt of economic slowdown
For at least a year, economists have warned that a Midwestern slowdown may be on the way. But month after month, quarter after quarter, key indicators have remained positive. Read More
Legislator -- Keep new law quiet
Iowa lawmakers quietly passed a bill in the final hours of the 2008 legislative session that would allow most of the state's hospitals to bypass public approval for the construction of new facilities. Read More
Hospitals cautious when seeking to build
About 95 percent of all Iowa hospitals that apply for state approval to relocate or expand their facilities are granted permission. But that does not mean approval is easy to get. Read More
Republican leaders hoping for a revival
As Iowa Democrats wait to find out who their party's presidential nominee will be, the Iowa G.O.P. has begun preparing for the fall campaign. Read More
Corrections officials begin working on new prison plan
Iowa corrections officials are beginning to work on a $131 million maximum-security prison project in southeastern Iowa that won't begin housing prisoners until 2014. Read More
Task force presents report on universities and minorities
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Officials at Iowa's public universities want to close the graduation and retention gap between white and minority students. Read More
Troopers target motorists who break 'Move Over' law
State troopers, tired of motorists crashing into patrol cars stopped along Iowa's highways, are cracking down on drivers who fail to slow down and move over. Read More
Culver laments I-380 conditions
Gov. Chet Culver says conditions on Interstate 380, which links Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, are very poor and need to be improved. Read More
Iowa JEL representatives to attend tobacco company meeting
State officials are spending some of the state's anti-smoking money on a trip for five Iowa high schoolers and their adult mentor. Read More
Supreme court reverses man's drug conviction
The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday reversed a man's drug conviction, ruling a judge who issued a search warrant that led to the man's arrest was not a neutral party. Read More
Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
Seeds of social issues dot 2008 elections
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Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More |
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