Hunters planning on seeing increased pheasant population numbers this fall are likely to be disappointed. The Department of Natural Resources recently completed the statewide survey and it showed the Iowa pheasant population has fallen to a new all-time low, with a statewide average of 7 birds counted for each 30 mile route driven. The statewide average in 2010 was 11 birds per route.
Natural Resources | JillJ | September 13, 2011 | 
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The financial report for Honey Creek Resort State Park for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 was released, and the results were not encouraging. The report lists of loss of net income before taxes of $1,497,701.
Virtually all areas within the operation budgets showed declines, with June 2011 numbers sharply off projections. Lodge revenue fell short in June as did Cottage revenue. Total food and beverage revenue was down in June and for the full fiscal year as well.
Natural Resources | JillJ | August 15, 2011 | Comments (0)
Former Republican state lawmaker Chuck Gipp has been named deputy director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Gipp, whose hiring was announced Tuesday, served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1990 to 2008, and was majority leader from 2003 to 2007. The 63-year-old Gipp is currently administrator of the Soil Conservation Division for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Gipp, who lives in Decorah, will begin his new duties on Aug. 5.
Natural Resources | JillJ | July 27, 2011 | Comments (0)
Posted below is the analysis of the omnibus budget bill proposed by House Republicans. The current schedule for the bill is to have it go through committee on Monday June 6 and then be debated on the floor on Tuesday June 7.
Agriculture, Budget, Commerce, Economic Growth, Education, Environmental Protection, Human Resources, Judiciary, Labor, Natural Resources, Rebuild Iowa, State Government, Transportation | JillJ | June 2, 2011 | Comments (0)
House Republicans unveiled their plan for budget savings, the Taxpayers First Act.
To view full bill and staff analysis view links below:
“House Republicans campaigned on giving Iowans a seat at the table. This bill does just that,” said House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer (R-Garner).
The Taxpayers First Act will create a Taxpayer Relief Fund which will capture any budget surplus and direct it back to the taxpayer.
Economic Growth, Education, Human Resources, Natural Resources, Press Releases, Taxes, Transportation | JillJ | January 3, 2011 | Comments (7)
House Republican committee assignments are now assembled for 2011. Click the links below to view lists in PDF.
Agriculture, Commerce, Economic Growth, Education, Environmental Protection, Human Resources, Judiciary, Labor, Local Government, Natural Resources, Public Safety, State Government, Transportation, Veterans Affairs | JillJ | November 29, 2010 | Comments (0)
(DES MOINES) – Speaker-Elect Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) today announced the final committee chairs for the 84th General Assembly.
Education, Environmental Protection, Government Oversight, Human Resources, Judiciary, Local Government, Natural Resources, Press Releases, Public Safety, Veterans Affairs | JillJ | November 18, 2010 | Comments (0)
On Thursday, August 5, 2010, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) published as part of its weekly electronic newsletter ‘EcoNewsWire’ an article notifying Iowans who have questions related to flood debris, sandbag disposal, well safety and the status of state parks.
As in 2008, the DNR created a one-stop website for flood information. The website includes a guide to disposing of flood debris and dealing with flood impacts in ag and rural areas, precautions around asbestos and other timely information. Log on to www.iowadnr.gov/flood.html for information that can help in flood recovery efforts.
Agriculture, Natural Resources | admin | August 18, 2010 | Comments (0)
House Republican Leader Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) was pleased that Department of Natural Resources Director Rich Leopold agrees with House Republicans that DNR programs need a review. Paulsen went further and indicated that all state programs need a thorough top-to-bottom review.
“I want to make it clear that while Director Leopold agrees that some programs need to be reviewed, it does not give him the authority to ignore the laws that are currently on the books,” said Paulsen. “It is his job to carry out the law as enacted.”
In August of 2009, House Republicans joined with Senate Republicans and the Republican Party of Iowa to craft a list of priorities for the state. In their “Real Solutions for Iowa’s Families” plan, Republicans suggested a sunset of every state program. This proposal is a systematic process wherein every program funded by state government will be sunset (de-authorized) by a predetermined date unless the legislature proactively decides to reauthorize that program. This review forces a decision to keep, repeal or change each program paid for by taxpayers.
Natural Resources, Press Releases | admin | July 23, 2010 | Comments (0)
As the House adjourned the 2nd session of the 83rd General Assembly, the House Republican Research Staff put together an end of session wrap-up of notable bills in all committees.
