Iowa on Tuesday October 27, 2009

IA: Culver wary of tuition increase or surcharge
By Charlotte Eby, Quad-City Times
Gov. Chet Culver expressed concerns Monday about using tuition increases or implementing a tuition surcharge to help the state's public universities deal with steep cuts in state funding.
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IA: Service providers worry about Iowa budget cuts
By Rod Boshart, Quad-City Times
WEST DES MOINES -- Private service providers in Iowa are keeping a nervous eye on the Capitol, where decisions are being made on cutting $600 million in state funding this budget year.
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IA: DCI layoffs at casinos would not save money
By William Petroski, The Des Moines Register
A plan to eliminate the jobs of state law enforcement officers at Iowa's casinos will not save taxpayers any money, Iowa's chief gambling regulator confirmed Monday.
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IA: Slash newer programs, Republicans propose
By Thomas Beaumont, The Des Moines Register
Republicans weighing a campaign for governor suggest reducing state employee pay and eliminating newer Democratic priorities, such as certain economic development and education programs, when asked how they would balance the troubled state budget.
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IA: Iowa's first lady back on campaign trail
By Rod Boshart, Quad-City Times
Iowa first lady Mari Culver hit the campaign trail again Monday now that her two children are getting over a bout of the seasonal flu.
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IA: State officials repeatedly reached out to Electrolux
By Donnelle Eller, The Des Moines Register
The state said Iowa leaders have worked diligently for a six years to keep the appliance manufacturer in Iowa and found little interest.
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IA: Film credits give states more money, headaches
By Lee Rood, The Des Moines Register
More than 40 states, as well as some cities, counties and several Canadian provinces, offer some type of film subsidy, but the payback is a source of intense debate.
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IA: Des Moines transit to get funds to cut emissions
By The Associated Press, Sioux City Journal
Des Moines' public transit agency is to get a $210,000 grant from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Reduce Iowa's Diesel Exhaust program.
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IA: Culver causes stir by congratulating Iowa, but not Iowa State
By Charlotte Eby, Quad-City Times
Iowa Gov. Chet Culver pledged Monday to attend bowl games of both the Iowa and Iowa State football teams after being asked why he sent out a statement congratulating Iowa for their win on Saturday, but not Iowa State.
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IA: Task force tours fourth Iowa mental institute
By Jennifer Jacobs, The Des Moines Register
MOUNT PLEASANT -- After touring the fourth of the four state mental health institutes Monday, a task force of Iowans will now spend a few weeks figuring out what to do next.
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