Department of the Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy, FY 2007

These Facts sheets have been developed to provide a multitude of information about executive branch agencies/departments on a single sheet of paper. The Facts provides general information, contact information, workforce data, leave & benefits information, and affirmative action data. This is the most recent update of information for the fiscal year 2007.

Department of the Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy, FY 2008

These Facts sheets have been developed to provide a multitude of information about executive branch agencies/departments on a single sheet of paper. The Facts provides general information, contact information, workforce data, leave & benefits information, and affirmative action data. This is the most recent update of information for the fiscal year 2007.

Smart Planning in Iowa - A Guide to Principles, Strategies and Policy Tools

This guide was created to aid communities in the process of smart planning and is organized around the 10 Smart Planning Principles signed into Iowa law in 2010. A general description of the concept, strategies for encouraging use, policy tools for implementation, and a current Iowa example are presented for each Principle. In addition, a brief list of resources is provided to help local governments, community organizations and citizen planners find information and ideas on community involvement and incorporation of smart planning concepts in every day decisions.

Policy -Strategy Option Description, January 30, 2009

Like many states, Iowa faces significant challenges on the energy front.  Energy prices have  surged in recent years to record levels before declining precipitously following the financial  crisis that broke in September 2008.  Despite this pullback, the fundamentals that contributed to  higher energy prices are expected to return once economies rebound. Oil prices have gone up  on increased demand, driven in large part by developing countries such as China and India,  whose economies have been rapidly expanding.  Natural gas prices have also fluctuated  dramatically, trading in a range from $4.50 to $13.00/MMBtu over the past year, but are unlikely  to remain at low levels over the long term.  As shown in our analysis later on in this report, the  difference in levelized cost of electricity from a gas‐fired combined cycle plant can vary  significantly depending on the fuel cost.    Dependence on others for energy supply involves significant risks and uncertainties.  Thus, if  Iowa wishes to reduce its dependence on others – or even achieve energy independence – Iowa  needs to pursue actions on a numbers of fronts.  Following the status quo is not an option.    A carbon tax would change the energy landscape in Iowa.  Since Iowa is currently 75%  dependent on coal, a carbon tax could mean that generators, and in turn ratepayers, could be on  the hook for higher electricity prices, though it remains to be seen exactly what the tax scheme  will be.  In addition to existing plants, a carbon tax would also have a significant impact on the  cost of new generation plant.  We have modeled carbon taxes ranging from $0‐50/ton in our  analysis in the Appendix.  However, if a more aggressive carbon policy came into play resulting  in market values of for example, $100/ton or even $200/ton, then that could raise the cost of coal‐  and gas‐fired generation significantly, making alternatives such as wind more economical.

Commercial and Industrial Network Improvement and Programming Policy, Summary, 1991

The Commercial and Industrial Network improvement and programming policy reflected in this summary report was adopted for use in future highway programming by the Transportation Commission on November 5, 1991. The Iowa Department of Transportation, as directed by the Legislature, has established a 2,331-mile network of commercial and industrial highways and is directing a significant amount of primary construction funding resources toward improvements to this network. This summary outlines the technical needs assessment for improvements on the Commercial and Industrial Network for the next 20-year period. The portions of the network which require four-lane capacity, as well as major improvements to the two-lane sections, are graphically displayed. Detailed improvement needs and costs are listed in tabular form for the first two five-year periods (1992-1996 and 1997-2001). It is essential to note that these improvement needs are the result of a technical assessment and do not imply any funding commitment.