A pair of Missouri companies are suing the state of Iowa, accusing legislators of acting “in the dark of night” to create a new kind of monopoly for the owners of electric power lines. (Photo by Katie Akin/Iowa Capital Dispatch) A pair of Missouri companies are suing the state of Iowa, accusing legislators of acting “in the dark of night” to create a new kind of monopoly for … [Read more...] about Lawsuit accuses Iowa Legislature of ‘logrolling’ and creating a utility monopoly
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GOP lawmakers use budget to bludgeon state universities
The Iowa State University Research Park is an example of how universities benefit Iowa's business community. (Screen shot from ISU Research Park video) Iowans who remember what it was like to live in a state that prized education no doubt heaved a sigh of relief when a vindictive and counterproductive bill to ban tenure at state universities failed to advance in the … [Read more...] about GOP lawmakers use budget to bludgeon state universities
Iowa Supreme Court says it will try to maintain nonpartisan redistricting process
The Iowa Judicial Branch Building. (Photo courtesy of Iowa Judicial Branch) The Iowa Supreme Court announced Thursday that it will make sure Iowa’s redistricting follows, “to the extent possible,” the nonpartisan process laid out in law if the legislative branch cannot meet its September deadline. Every 10 years, the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency spends several months … [Read more...] about Iowa Supreme Court says it will try to maintain nonpartisan redistricting process
Accused domestic abuser says he now has a gun permit
A man draws his Glock .45-caliber pistol. (Photo by Getty Images) An eastern Iowa man whose domestic-violence conviction led to his being denied a gun permit says he has now legally obtained that permit. The dispute over whether 51-year-old Todd Michael Hansel of Dubuque is entitled to a gun permit has coincided with passage of a new state law eliminating, effective July 1, the … [Read more...] about Accused domestic abuser says he now has a gun permit
Director: DSM airport terminal needs outside funding to avoid 15-year delay
The Des Moines airport could delay a new terminal for 15 years. (Photo by Perry Beeman/Iowa Capital Dispatch) The Des Moines airport will build a new terminal with its own revenues if outside help isn’t available, but that would mean an economically risky delay of 15 to 20 years, the director said. “It’s not if the terminal is going to be built, but when,” said Kevin … [Read more...] about Director: DSM airport terminal needs outside funding to avoid 15-year delay