Secure and Prepared Newsletter, January 2014, Vol. 10, no. 1

A bi-weekly newsletter for those involved in the fields of homeland security and/or emergency management

Use of Recycled Products FY13, January 27, 2014

This report summarizes the purchasing activity for soy based inks and recycled content trash bags for the Iowa DOT.

FY'13 Biodiesel Fuel Revolving Fund Expenditures Report, January 27, 2014

Pursuant to Iowa Code section 307.20, the biodiesel fuel revolving fund (Fund) was created and is to be used to purchase biodiesel fuel for use in the Department of Transportation's vehicles. The act directed that the Fund receive money from the sale of EPAct credits banked by the DOT on the effective date of the act, moneys appropriated by the General Assembly, and any other moneys obtained or accepted by the DOT for deposit in the Fund. This report is of the expenditures made from the Fund during FY 2013.

Midwest Regional Rail Passenger Initiative and Passenger Rail Service in Iowa, 2014

This report provides the status of the Passenger Rail Service Revolving Fund and the development and operation of the midwest regional rail system and the state's passenger rail service.

Iowa Department of Corrections, Strategic Plan 2014-2018, January 2014

Iowa’s adult correctional system carries out its legal mandate of protecting the public and promoting offender rehabilitation through a continuum of institution and community evidence based services and interventions. This continuum is designed with recognition that for most offenders, reentry planning starts upon admission to the corrections system. The effective and efficient management of offenders in accordance with their risk and criminogenic needs (those needs that contribute to criminality) is accomplished through targeted programming, release preparation, and transition services. Success in these endeavors assists offenders to become productive members of the community and makes it less likely that they will re-offend, resulting in lowered recidivism rates. In 1990 the Department’s prison recidivism rate was 44.7% and today it is 30.3%. Our overall desired outcome is to reduce the prison recidivism rate to 25% during the next five years by focusing resources toward our highest risk offenders.

Pharmacy Pilot Project Showing Benefits, Data Download, January 2014

In 2013, released offenders with a mental illness were made eligible to obtain a free 60-day supply of behavioral health medications in addition to the 30-day supply already provided by the Department of Corrections. The Iowa Medication Voucher Program provided the funding, which allowed the DOC Central Pharmacy to dispense the approved medications to participating pharmacies in 95 counties.

Friday Facts, January 31, 2014, Vol. 201

Bureau of Nutrition and Health Promotion part of the Iowa Department of Public Health produces of weekly newsletter about the Iowa WIC Program for the State of Iowa citizen.

Consumer Advisory: Foreclosure Rescue Scams, February 2014

The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division receives hundreds of calls and consumer complaints every year. Follow these tips to avoid unexpected expense and disappointments. This record is about: Foreclosure Rescue Scams

Fiscal Update, January 28, 2014

The Fiscal Division newsletter, published weekly during session and periodically during the interim.

Iowa Department of Transportation Major Items - Preliminary Quantity Report, January 22, 2014; With Addendums

Weekly letting report.

Fiscal Update, February 12, 2014

Fiscal update is a report by the Legislative Services Agency stating information about what is going on with the fiscal issues in the state of Iowa.

Iowa Library Services/State Library Update, February 2014, Vol. 12, no. 1

Quarterly update for Iowa Library Services/State Library patrons.

A Matter of Substance, January 2014

A publication of the IDPH Division of Behavioral Health to find out what's happening with Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment.

Executive Order Number Eighty-Four February, 2014

In this order the governor declares that volunteerism is an integral part of Iowa's future and well-being and creates the Governor's Council on National Service in Iowa.

2014 Legislative Reception Expenditures report

This report discloses the total amount expended on the reception held for all members of the general assembly, hosted by the Iowa Department of Transportation.