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On the heels of a new report this week that says 20 percent of the electricity generated in Iowa comes from wind energy, legislative leaders said today efforts to make Iowa a world leader in renewable energy are creating good-paying jobs and keeping the environment clean. Video of their remarks are below the fold.
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On February 23, the Iowa Senate voted to include coverage of autism-related care in the state employee insurance package. Many hope this will be the first step to requiring all Iowa insurance policies to include coverage of autism. Video of Senator Rielly and Senator Beall’s remarks on the bill are below the fold.
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The Iowa Senate recently debated and amended a proposed ban on texting while driving. Below the fold are statements made during debate by Senators Jeff Danielson and Staci Appel.
Read the full story >>On Monday, March 1, the Iowa Senate approved Senate File 2356, legislation to make Iowa health care more accessible and affordable. Below the fold are video clips of the debate featuring Senators Jack Hatch, Rich Olive, Joe Bolkcom, Matt McCoy and Steve Warnstadt.
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The Iowa Senate voted Monday to make Iowa the first state in the nation to protect citizens from unregulated campaign spending by big corporations and shadowy organizations.
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House and Senate Democratic Leaders today announced that Iowa is positioned to be the first state to address all ten of the Department of Defense’s top quality of life issues for military families. All ten issues have passed either the Iowa House or the Iowa Senate and leaders say they will pass both chambers before the end of the shortened 2010 session.
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State Senator Matt McCoy’s closing statement and the final vote count on HF 2280, a bill designed to better protect pets and pet owners from irresponsible pet breeders won final approval tonight in the Iowa Senate.
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Last week Iowa Citizen Action Network (ICAN) held a health care reform rally at the Capitol. Video of Senator Jack Hatch addressing ICAN activists at the Capitol is below the fold.
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House and Senate leaders announced today they will act on legislation to hold insurance companies accountable and provide more transparency for consumers on health insurance plans and premiums.
Read the full story >>Senate File 2226 works to address the concerns of non-custodial parents who are faced with deployment. The bill allows a non-custodial parent to designate a family member with an established relationship with the child, to visit the child on their behalf during their deployment. Senate Passage on February 16: 48-0.
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