by admin | Jan 25, 1999 | Politics & Government
Republicans in Des Moines are considering a four-year,300-million dollar tax-cut package. House Speaker Ron Corbett says theG-O-P is looking at nearly all state taxes for possible cuts,… includingpension, inheritance, and social security taxes. House Republican...
by admin | Jan 25, 1999 | Outdoors
The state Department of Natural Resources says it is makingprogress in its processing of used tires. Mel Pins, with the D-N-R, saysthe state has removed most of its big tire piles last year. It is now taking bids for the processing of the tire pile in FortDodge. The...
by admin | Jan 25, 1999 | Education
) The state Senate considers a plan this week to helpschools deal with fewer students. A guarantee expires in the coming schoolyea that provides schools with the same amount of funding, no matter howmany students attend. The Senate plan would keep the funding system...
by admin | Jan 25, 1999 | Politics & Government, Recreation / Entertainment
) The state Racing and Gaming Commission appears to havestepped on several toes at the Capitol. The commission has voted to remove slot machines from casinos thatallow gamblers to use credit cards for cash advances. The commission’svote came after a warning from...
by admin | Jan 25, 1999 | Outdoors, Recreation / Entertainment
Pheasants Forever is pushing to expand its “buffer strip”cooperative effort with the state Department of Natural Resources. Theyear-old program encourages farmers to leave erosion- or flood-prone areasalone and enroll them in the Conservation Reserve...