RSS
Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds made time on the day before Thanksgiving to meet with two interns who are volunteering at the Iowa Statehouse. MinJu Kang, left, is an economics student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a former South Korean exchange student at Manson, Iowa. Reynold Lim, right, is [...]
Read the full story >>
Iowa’s newest State Senator, Liz Mathis of Robbins, was sworn in Monday by Iowa Senate President Jack Kibbie.
Read the full story >>
Senator Jeff Danielson (Black Hawk) recently met with local county auditors to discuss “Precinct Atlas,” the award-winning election software developed in Iowa that improves the voting process for voters and poll workers while protecting the integrity of elections.
Read the full story >>
Senator Bob Dotzler and Iowa Rivers Revival host a three hour float down the Cedar River. In so doing they educate the public about water quality and exactly how to get the most out of the Cedar River.
Read the full story >>
This Sunday, August 21, Senator Rob Hogg will discuss ideas to improve education with former President Abraham Lincoln and members of the public at the Creekside Pavilion in Cedar Rapids.
Read the full story >>
We take fiscal responsibility seriously in the Iowa Senate, and we’re proud to say that once again this year, the Legislature balanced the state budget without raising taxes. In fact, the 2011 fiscal year ended with the biggest surplus in Iowa’s history.
You don’t have to take our word for it. Check out the video by the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency detailing Iowa’s strong finish for fiscal year 2011.
Read the full story >>
Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal and Minority Leader Paul McKinley reviewed the 2011 session on the July 1 edition of Iowa Press.
Read the full story >>Senator Pam Jochum gives the facts on the size of state government
Read the full story >>
Senate Democrats today began work on a comprehensive set of budget bills that meet the most essential needs of Iowans. Democrats say the package will also meet the top two demands of Governor Branstad and House Republicans: Spending less than $5.99 billion and approving a two-year budget.
Read the full story >>
Last week, an open records request revealed that Governor Branstad has made no contingency plans for a shutdown, contrary to previous statements from his administration. With ten days left to resolve budget differences, we’d expect the Governor to be hard at work negotiating a compromise, or at least making plans for an emergency shutdown. Nope. Governor Branstad is not even in the state today and has no plans to attend budget meetings this week. We can all look forward to a Turkey Lovers proclamation on Thursday though.
Read the full story >>
