RSSThe Legislature has approved changes that will make getting your Iowa driver’s license a lot faster and easier. SF 224, signed into law May 1, lets Iowa veterans get their veteran status marked on their driver’s license or state ID when they go in for a duplicate rather than waiting until they come up for [...]
Read the full story >>While I hope the 2013 legislative session wraps up soon, I won’t vote to adjourn until Iowa has a balanced state budget that will help strengthen and grow our middle class. We can do that in a fiscally responsible way because Iowa’s state budget is in good shape, thanks to sound bipartisan management. The state [...]
Read the full story >>March 28, 2013 (Des Moines) Beginning on January 14th, the 2013 session of the Iowa Senate has focused on expanding Iowa’s middle class. That focus is pushing a diverse and comprehensive set of legislation to keep and create good jobs in Iowa through the Iowa Senate. “It makes sense to invest in long-range economic development,” [...]
Read the full story >>We all do better when Iowa businesses do better. So if it makes sense, we should put Iowa companies first when spending your state and local tax dollars on the goods and services government needs to operate. To that end, the Senate approved Senate File 170. This bipartisan Iowa First legislation applies to state [...]
Read the full story >>Several changes we’re working on in the Legislature this year will make getting your Iowa driver’s license a lot fast and easier. SF 331 would make it possible for most Iowans to renew their driver’s license online every other time it comes up for renewal. That means no waiting in lines and the convenience of [...]
Read the full story >>Bill would help ensure road users pay their fair share DES MOINES, March 18, 2013 – Tax evaders using out-of-state shell corporations to avoid paying registration fees on million-dollar RVs or other luxury vehicles will face criminal charges and penalties under a bill approved by the Iowa Senate today. Senator Tod Bowman of [...]
Read the full story >>Iowa Senate Democrats offer a compromise in order to insure tens of thousands of Iowans. To address Governor Branstad’s concerns that the federal government will not keep its promises, Democrats offer to include a opt-out provision. This has been done by other Republican governors who support Medicaid expansion. Speakers: Sentor Amanda Ragan, Senate President Pam [...]
Read the full story >>We’re keeping the focus on expanding Iowa’s middle class as we develop the next state budget. At the same time, we’re committed to a balanced, stable and sustainable budget. With that goal in mind, we are on track to do the right things to improve the economy, education and health care. We will make strategic [...]
Read the full story >>The Iowa Department of Transportation offers many online services that can save you a trip to the DMV. At https://mymvd.iowadot.gov, you can: • Sign up for an e-mail reminder when it’s time to renew your license. • Update your mailing address, as required by law. • Get a copy of your driving record for your [...]
Read the full story >>DES MOINES – Leaders of the Iowa Senate today released the outline of a state budget focused on expanding Iowa’s middle class. “Iowans want Republican and Democratic legislators to focus our efforts on expanding Iowa’s middle class,” said Senator Bob Dvorsky of Coralville, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. “We will also deliver a balanced [...]
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