have generated $5.8 million in sales to ’s private nurseries over the past three years. During the 2002 Legislative Session, there were discussions regarding the sale of the State Forest Nursery in . The DNR estimated the market value for the State Forest Nursery between $2.0 and $3.0 million for the entire operation. The cost to move and relocate the operation is estimated at $2.8 million for the reestablishment of windbreaks, roads, and other related infrastructure expenditures. If the State Forest Nursery is sold, there would be a decrease in revenue of approximately $1.5 million per year and there would not be enough nursery stock in to meet the demand for conservation projects. If the State Forest Nursery was relocated, there would be an additional investment of $2.8 million for the reestablishment of the operation. Copies Available Copies of the Issue Review are available upon request from the LFB or can be viewed at the LFB web site: http://staffweb.legis.state.ia.us/lfb. STAFF CONTACT: Deb Kozel (Ext. 16767) REVIEW - ASSISTED LIVING IN Issue Review The (LFB) recently released an Issue Review that provides information on ’s oversight system for assisted living programs as originally established within the Department of Elder Affairs, and after the transfer of the monitoring and complaint investigation duties to the Department of Inspections and Appeals. In addition, information regarding funding sources, cost of service, Medicaid coverage, and the affordability of assisted living are provided. Copies Available Copies of the Issue Review may be obtained from the LFB or by visiting the web site at: . STAFF CONTACT: Lisa Burk (Ext. 17942) - Issue Review The LFB recently released an Issue Review on the State Library’s medical collection. The Issue Review includes: Statutory requirements establishing the medical library and administrative rules regarding its operation. Statistics on the size of the collection and services provided by the medical library staff. Information on the budget for the medical library and the General Fund appropriation to the State Library. Copies Available Copies of the Issue Review are available from the LFB upon request or on the LFB’s web site at http://staffweb.legis.state.ia.us/lfb. STAFF CONTACT: Robin Madison (Ext. 15270)
have generated $5.8 million in sales to ’s private nurseries over the past three years. During the 2002 Legislative Session, there were discussions regarding the sale of the State Forest Nursery in . The DNR estimated the market value for the State Forest Nursery between $2.0 and $3.0 million for the entire operation. The cost to move and relocate the operation is estimated at $2.8 million for the reestablishment of windbreaks, roads, and other related infrastructure expenditures. If the State Forest Nursery is sold, there would be a decrease in revenue of approximately $1.5 million per year and there would not be enough nursery stock in to meet the demand for conservation projects. If the State Forest Nursery was relocated, there would be an additional investment of $2.8 million for the reestablishment of the operation. Copies Available Copies of the Issue Review are available upon request from the LFB or can be viewed at the LFB web site: http://staffweb.legis.state.ia.us/lfb. STAFF CONTACT: Deb Kozel (Ext. 16767) REVIEW - ASSISTED LIVING IN Issue Review The (LFB) recently released an Issue Review that provides information on ’s oversight system for assisted living programs as originally established within the Department of Elder Affairs, and after the transfer of the monitoring and complaint investigation duties to the Department of Inspections and Appeals. In addition, information regarding funding sources, cost of service, Medicaid coverage, and the affordability of assisted living are provided. Copies Available Copies of the Issue Review may be obtained from the LFB or by visiting the web site at: . STAFF CONTACT: Lisa Burk (Ext. 17942) - Issue Review The LFB recently released an Issue Review on the State Library’s medical collection. The Issue Review includes: Statutory requirements establishing the medical library and administrative rules regarding its operation. Statistics on the size of the collection and services provided by the medical library staff. Information on the budget for the medical library and the General Fund appropriation to the State Library. Copies Available Copies of the Issue Review are available from the LFB upon request or on the LFB’s web site at http://staffweb.legis.state.ia.us/lfb. STAFF CONTACT: Robin Madison (Ext. 15270)