Talking about TIF in Johnson County
January 4, 2012
The meeting is an opportunity for the public to hear directly from local government leaders on the use of TIF in Johnson County.
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Hogg: “Keep It Going Walk” against cuts in Iowa’s efforts against tobacco
October 6, 2011
“I support the Start Somewhere Walk,” Hogg said. “But if we are really going to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation, it will require a lot of follow through both at a personal level and at a policy level. Governor Branstad can ‘start somewhere’ by reversing his policies from 2011 and supporting the restoration of Iowa’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs. We should discourage young Iowans from using tobacco, and help every Iowan who wants to quit.”
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2011 Legislative session in review
July 6, 2011
The Legislature adjourned for the summer on June 30. The Senate Democratic Research staff has compiled a review to help you sort through the highlights, low-lights and missed opportunities of the 2011 legislative session. (Updated 8/1/11)
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April 14, 2011
STAFF CONTACT: Bridget Godes, Hannah Garden-Monheit SF 519 – Transparency and accountability for education-related organizations FLOOR ACTION: SF 519, as amended, establishes new transparency and accountability requirements for education-related organizations whose dues or fees are paid out of local school districts’ budgets, including but not limited to the Iowa Association of School Boards, the Urban [...]
Read the full story >>Government Oversight – Week of April 7, 2011
April 7, 2011
STAFF CONTACTS: Bridget Godes, Hannah Garden-Monheit SSB 1202 – Transparency and accountability for education-related organizations COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 1202, as amended, establishes new transparency and accountability requirements for education-related organizations whose dues or fees are paid out of local school districts’ budgets, including but not limited to the Iowa Association of School Boards, the Urban [...]
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