by admin | Feb 28, 2009 | Politics & Government, Technology
Governor Chet Culver has no opinion on a potential money-raising proposal floated Friday by a top Democrat in the Iowa House. House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy of Des Moines says the capacity of the state-owned fiber optic network is attractive to the private...
by admin | Feb 27, 2009 | Politics & Government, Technology
A top Democrat in the legislature says it’s time to start exploring the idea of selling or leasing the vast, state-owned fiber optics network that’s linked to every public school and National Guard armory as well as all state government facilities. House...
by admin | Feb 26, 2009 | Business, Education, Politics & Government, Technology
Republicans in the Iowa House say it’s time to sell or lease the state-owned fiber optic network that was championed by former Republican Governor Terry Branstad. House Republican Leader Kraig Paulsen admits they don’t know how much the...
by admin | Feb 24, 2009 | Politics & Government, Technology
A key legislator says a bill that would make it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while you’re driving in Iowa is not likely to become law this year. Some studies indicate cell phone use compromises driving abilities as much as being drunk. But Senator Tom...
by admin | Jan 28, 2009 | Politics & Government, Technology
Iowa Department of Public Safety officials are urging the state legislature to make it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving on Iowa roads. Ross Loder of the Iowa Department of Public Safety says distracted driving is a critical safety issue....