Senator Hogg hoping for Branstad flood flip-flop
Senator Hogg hopes for a Branstad flood flip-flop which would make Iowa’s Governor the newest supporter of efforts to lessen the damage from inevitable future floods.
Sen. Hogg: Branstad lacks “Midas Touch”
State Senator Rob Hogg (D-Cedar Rapids) issued the following statement today in response to the news that the total number of employed Iowans fell by 7,800 since June, and is now down a total of 8,200 since Governor Branstad became Governor in January.
August 19, 2011
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Abraham Lincoln to discuss education with Sen. Rob Hogg
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.
August 18, 2011
Read the full story >>Branstad repeating “chicken-plucking jobs” mistakes of first years as governor
Here’s new evidence that the Branstad approach to job creation is seriously flawed: McDonald’s is killing the middle class.
May 9, 2011
Read the full story >>Promoting jobs at McDonalds while firing teachers
Today State Senator Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids pointed out the irony of Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds celebrating McDonald’s “National Day of Hiring” while Gov. Branstad insists on school budget cuts that will lay off an estimated 1500 teachers and school workers.
April 19, 2011
Read the full story >>Senate debate on paying the state’s bills (VIDEO)
State Senator Rob Hogg making closing comments on the Senate’s latest attempt to convince the Iowa House and Governor Branstad to set their differences aside and pay the state’s bills for indigent defense services.
April 6, 2011
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Gov. should sign legislation to pay Iowans the money they are owed
Today the Iowa Senate made two more attempts to pay the state’s bills for indigent defense services. Governor Branstad will either sign or veto the legislation. If he vetoes the bill, the Senate will continue to work to make the state of Iowa pay its bills.
April 5, 2011
Read the full story >>Sen. Hogg: Pooled resources, smart land use can curb flooding
Today’s Cedar Rapids Gazette included a column by Senator Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids about the progress we’ve made in flood mitigation, as well as ways we can keep improving watershed management to prevent future floods. The full column is below the fold.
August 2, 2010
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Interns join Senate Majority Leader for Cedar Rapids visit
On April 12, interns working with the Senate Democrats joined Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal for a day-trip from the Statehouse to Cedar Rapids.
April 13, 2010
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Video: Cedar Rapids group issues a “Million Gallon Challenge” to Iowa watersheds
State Senator Rob Hogg, Chair of the Senate Rebuild Iowa Committee, and Jean Wiedenheft, Margaret Wolter, and Don Johnson of the Indian Creek Nature Center participated in a press conference today to discuss individual and state actions that can reduce future flood damage.
February 2, 2010
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