RSSThe State Historical Library is selling a book about Iowa’s 57 Civil War Medal of Honor recipients. Sen. Dennis Black, D-Lynnville, is the author of “Profiles of Valor: Iowa’s Medal of Honor Recipients of the Civil War.” He has spoken several times on the Iowa Senate floor about his book, and has pointed out that all proceeds will benefit the State Historical Society of Iowa.
Read the full story >>Today a subcommittee of the Iowa Senate’s Human Resources Committee voted in favor expanding Medicaid to cover 150,000 Iowans who would be otherwise uninsured.
Read the full story >>SF 106 is legislation designed to conform Iowa’s internal revenue code to the updated federal tax code. Many Iowa tax credits and deductions are matched to federal provisions, but we must reference federal legislation that makes changes to those provisions. By matching federal tax provisions, it makes it easier for Iowans to prepare their taxes [...]
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“The more we know about the record- busting, $245 million giveaway to lure a fertilizer factory to southeast Iowa, the clearer it is that Gov. Terry Branstad’s approach to economic development has struck out once again… The Branstad record is full of so-called economic development deals that are great for big corporations but do nothing for middle-class families and small businesses.”
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In case you missed it, Mitt Romney said in his acceptance speech last week that “President Obama promised to begin to slow the rise of the oceans and heal the planet. My promise is to help you and your family.” There is something wrong when, in 2012, a major party candidate for president uses global warming and the environment as a quip — especially when part of the state of Louisiana was under water from Hurricane Isaac, which brought huge storm surges and record rains.
Read the full story >>What were education reform debates like in the Iowa Senate during the 2012 session? Democrats worked to make Iowa’s good local schools even better while Republicans had few good things to say about public schools and refused to make basic investments.
Read the full story >>Department of Workforce Development recently released a study showing that the start of a school year is marked with high hopes, expectations and sometimes a bit of trepidation. We are fortunate in our region to have such a high quality of education, from pre-school through K-12, community colleges, four-year institutions and the Tri-State Graduate Center.
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MSNBC host Chuck Todd and Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad (R) butted heads on Wednesday after Branstad accused President Barack Obama of undermining welfare reform.
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Iowa Senate President Jack Kibbie raises questions about Secretary of State Matt Schultz’s decision to issue new emergency rules affecting Iowans’ right to vote and refusing an invitation to explain his actions before the Legislature’s Administrative Rules Review Committee.
Read the full story >>Statement by Senator Joe Bolkcom, chair of the Ways and Means Committee We filed a property tax cut bill today that contains elements of proposals from the Senate, the House and the Governor. When fully implemented, the legislation will encourage job creation by cutting taxes by almost $350 million. Our goal is to increase economic [...]
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