Fact vs. Fiction
The I-JOBS program spending has recently increased by $150 million. Despite strong objections from Republicans and Democrats this additional money now boosts the total I-JOBS program to $875 million. Instead of helping stimulate Iowa’s economy Culver is now putting Iowan’s in more debt.
Culver last year predicted I-JOBS would create as many as 30,000 jobs. This year Culver realized the total number of jobs would be closer to 4,000, the number economists were predicting. He scaled his estimate to “hopefully hundreds if not thousands” of jobs.
The I-JOBS program was about strengthening Iowa’s economy and helping create thousands of jobs, this program is now putting Iowa in more debt. Click here to read the Facts vs. Fiction.
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July 28, 2010
I-JOBS Report leaves Culver with Complications
A report released today by the Iowa Department of Management on the I-JOBS infrastructure program is pretty clear on where and how the money is being spent but more than a little fuzzy on the number of jobs created or supported.
New Report: Culver’s I-JOBS employed 7,079 people in June
A telephone survey conducted this month of contractors and subcontractors doing work for Gov. Chet Culver’s I-JOBS program shows that at least 7,079 people were employed in June because of the public works program, a report released at 10 a.m. today shows.
I-JOBS Report to be Released Today
Gov. Chet Culver’s office is set to release its report today on I-JOBS, a $800-million-plus bonding and infrastructure program that has been a top issue in the governor’s re-election campaign.
July 21, 2010
Culver: Re-election chances, Money, I-JOBS
It feels like so many things have happened in the news, I just don’t know how to address them all! I’ll start with what Governor Chet Culver had to say this morning.
July 14, 2010
Gov. Culver, Lt. Gov. Judge: Highlight I-JOBS Wednesday and Thursday
Governor to break ground in Cedar Rapids and Mitchellville; Lt. Governor to visit Osceola, Centerville, Knoxville
July 11, 2010
Knoxville to Receive State Funds for Water Basin Expansion
One Marion County community is among the 71 in the state that will receive a combined total of $35 million from the Water Quality Financial Assistance Program. Knoxville will receive $980,000 for the construction of a storm water detention basin.
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