After threatening to slash $9.7 million from the Iowa Department of Transportation’s operating budget, the state’s Legislature voted April 29 to slice that figure in half to $4.85 million before adjourning for the year.
May 2, 2016Government
Road Services Jeopardized if Proposed Iowa DOT Budget Cut Prevails
Iowa’s Department of Transportation, with a $352 million operational budget, is making do with 2,699 employees — fewest in its 42-year history. And yet, in the wake of last year’s 10 cents-per-gallon fuel-tax increase, the Republican-controlled State House voted to remove $9.7 million, nearly 3%, from IDOT’s budget.
April 27, 2016Government
'Let the Wookiee Win': Iowa DOT Invokes Star Wars for Highway Safety
Put down your phone while driving, you will, or to the Dark Side it will lead.
December 16, 2015Government
Iowa Fuel Taxes to Rise 10¢ March 1
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has signed a bill that raises state diesel and gasoline taxes by 10 cents per gallon as of March 1.
February 25, 2015