State Government Reorganization

Iowa no longer mailing out paper tax forms

January 18, 2012

Iowa taxpayers will no longer receive paper tax forms and booklets delivered to their mailboxes. The Iowa Department of Revenue encourages taxpayers to file their returns electronically, which is more efficient and cuts costs.

Help make state government better

December 6, 2011

As we head toward the 2012 session, the Legislature is looking for your suggestions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state government.

It’s Official: State Senator Liz Mathis!

November 22, 2011

Iowa’s newest State Senator, Liz Mathis of Robbins, was sworn in Monday by Iowa Senate President Jack Kibbie.

Interns vs Gronstal on Iowa Press this week

November 17, 2011

Sen. Mike Gronstal (D-Council Bluffs) and Sen. Jerry Behn (R-Boone) are the guests on this week’s edition of Iowa Press.

Listen as Iowa reforms mental health services

Today November 17, 2011 at 8:30 AM you can listen live to the committee meeting on mental health reform on the Iowa Legislature website.

Governor cherry picks key Senate Democrat’s take on ed plan

October 5, 2011

Quirmbach’s complete quote illustrates the cautious approach Senate Democrats have learned they must take when dealing with Republican education initiatives.

Branstad’s education reforms: Rhetoric without resources?

October 4, 2011

How serious is Governor Branstad about improving local schools?

Making voting more efficient, protecting election integrity

September 28, 2011

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.

McCoy to chair Senate Commerce Committee

September 19, 2011

Senator Gronstal has appointed Senator Matt McCoy to serve as chair of Senate Commerce Committee.

No support for Governor’s main argument for severe cuts

June 6, 2011

“Fiscal crisis” is the Governor’s only defense for the deep cuts to education, job creation, and other state services that Iowans depend on. It is past time for him to produce convincing evidence supporting his position. He must offer a strong defense because a steady stream of facts is proving him wrong. These facts flow from his own Iowa Department of Revenue,2 from the non-partisan Legislative Service Bureau,3 from the Treasurer of the State of Iowa,4 and from the nation’s top credit rating agencies.