Iowa Legislature - Fiscal One-On-One

Interview by Ron Robinson with Ed Holland, Risk and Benefits Manager with the Department of Administrative Services, regarding how the Committee was created, its purpose, and the benefits provided to Iowa taxpayers.

Interview by Estelle Montgomery with Stu Anderson, Director of the Iowa Department of Transportation's Planning, Programming and Modal Division, regarding the gas tax in funding the roadway system, the philosophy behind a gas tax user fee, the specifics of the current form of the gas tax, and the future of the gas tax as a sustainable funding source.

An interview by Marcia Tannian with Jennifer Moehlmann, Manager of the Vertical Infrastructure Program within the Department of Administrative Services, regarding major and routine maintenance of State of Iowa buildings.

An interview by Robin Madison with Todd Brown, Director of Student Financial Aid Programs, College Student Aid Commission, regarding how Iowa compares to the rest of the nation in the amount and types of state-funded college student aid.

An interview by Jennifer Acton with David Boyd, State Court Administrator, regarding the history of the Judicial Branch, court re-organization in the 1980's, and court technology in the 1990's to present.

Interview by Beth Lenstra with John Baldwin, Director of the Department of Corrections, regarding the creation of the Department of Corrections, current challenges and opportunities, and future issues of Iowa's corrections system.

Interview by Robin Madison with Senator Jack Kibbie regarding the creation of the Community College System in Iowa.

Interview by Beth Lenstra with John Baldwin, Director of the Department of Corrections, regarding a general overview and funding of the ICON System.

Interview by Kent Ohms with Michael Mauro, Labor Commissioner, regarding his role as the State Athletic Commissioner.

Interview by John Parker with Dan Miller, Executive Director and General Manager of IPTV, regarding programming, costs, and funding sources.

Interview by Deb Kozel with Tammie Krausman, Executive Officer with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), about the REAP Program, its funding and the types of programs funded.

Interview by Jennifer Acton with Dennis Jacobs, Executive Director of the Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System (411 System), regarding how the retirement system came to be in the early 1990's and how the System has developed over the past 30 years.

Interview by Dave Reynolds with Calvin McKelvogue from the Department of Administrative Services, regarding how the CAFR is put together, what is included in the CAFR, and how that information is used by the State.

Interview by Robin Madison with Richard Johnson, Director of the Legal Services Division of LSA, regarding how bills are requested and drafted.

Interview by Marcia Tannian with Stephanie Devin, Deputy Treasurer of the State of Iowa, regarding what is a credit rating, how Iowa's bond rating is set, what is included in the bond rating, and how Iowa can continue to maintain a high bond rating.

Interview by Jennifer Acton with Colonel Patrick Hoye, Chief of the Iowa State Patrol, regarding how fuel prices impact the Iowa State Patrol vehicles and airplanes.

Interview by Jennifer Acton with Joan Arnett, Tour Guide Supervisor at the Iowa State Capitol, regarding the tour guide budget, the gift shop, how to set up a tour, and some history of the Capitol.

Interview by Jennifer Acton with Jeff Robinson, Senior Legislative Analyst with the LSA, regarding who is involved in the Revenue Estimating Conference, how the estimate is put together, and economic indicators and outlooks for Iowa's economy.