TH: Jochum to air Iowa Medicaid transition concerns in meeting at White House
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 By William Garbe william.garbe@thmedia.com Telegraph Herald Iowa’s top Democrat will voice her concerns about Gov. Terry Branstad’s initiative to privatize the state’s...
View ArticleDMR: Branstad touts Medicaid contracts, but few hospitals signed
Tony Leys, Des Moines Register Nov. 19, 2015 Gov. Terry Branstad, who is pushing to shift management of the state’s Medicaid program to private companies on Jan. 1, said Thursday that the firms have...
View ArticleFast-growing trees available through State Forest Nursery
Through November 25, the State Forest Nursery is offering a “Fast Forest” seedling packet. It includes a combination of the nursery’s five fastest growing species, which are also great for soaking up...
View ArticleContinuing the fight to combat bullying
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Anything we can do to ensure the safety of all kids is welcome. This includes Governor Branstad’s recently established office for bullying prevention at...
View ArticleHelp develop Iowa’s Energy Plan
Through November 13, Iowans can apply to be a part of work groups that will develop our state energy plan. The plan will set state priorities, assess current and future energy supply and demand, and...
View ArticleStatewide events honor veterans
Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11. The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs has compiled a list of events happening throughout the state over the next several days to celebrate our veterans and...
View ArticleSound budgeting gives Iowa a good outlook
As we move toward the 2016 session, the careful budget-making strategy adopted by the Legislature will allow us to maintain our investments in expanding Iowa’s middle class in all 99 counties. This...
View ArticleA more user-friendly state government
We are committed to maintaining a state government that runs efficiently, offers good service to Iowans and is transparent in its operations. This year, we voted to maintain open, transparent...
View ArticleTAKE ACTION: What you can do about the Branstad-Reynolds Medicaid mess
The current push by the Branstad-Reynolds Administration to privatize Iowa Medicaid by January 1, 2016, has upset many Iowans. Critics say it tries to do too much too fast, and is too disorganized. If...
View ArticleKeep Iowa Beautiful scholarships for high schoolers
Keep Iowa Beautiful is offering five $1,000 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors in 2016. Students who plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university majoring in community, sociology or...
View ArticleTourism creates jobs, boosts economy
Each year, the Legislature makes strategic investments in the arts, cultural endeavors and historic preservation. These efforts stimulate continued growth in Iowa’s tourism industry, an important job...
View ArticleIowa Scholarship for the Arts is accepting applications
Iowa high school students planning to enter college next fall with a major in the arts may apply for the 2016 Iowa Scholarship for the Arts by February 1. The Iowa Arts Council awards these scholarship...
View ArticleHigh-speed Internet provides economic growth
During the 2015 session, the House and Senate cast a strong bipartisan vote to expand high-speed Internet to every corner of the state. This is crucial to continued economic growth in all industries:...
View ArticleNeed help with your heating bill?
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income families with their home-heating costs. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Assistance is based on...
View ArticleApprenticeships prepare Iowans for skilled work
Iowa is one of the top states for apprentice growth with more than 750 certified apprenticeships, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Registered apprenticeships are a proven approach to...
View ArticleGrants provide legal assistance to low-income Iowans
Through March 4, applications are being accepted for grants from the Interest on Lawyer Trust Account. The grants are awarded to public purpose projects that provide legal services to low-income people...
View ArticleReadying Iowans for college & career
We learned recently that Iowa has the top high school graduation rate in the country, 90.5 percent for the 2013-14 school year. That puts Iowa well above the national high school graduation rate of...
View ArticleIowa improves health rankings
Iowa moved up two spots in the 26th annual America’s Health Rankings report, making us 22nd in the nation. Iowa improved in: Adults who smoke (ranking has improved from 28th in 2014 to 26th in 2015)....
View ArticleBetter training & education will help expand Iowa’s middle class
We should do all that we can to help more workers and their families join Iowa’s middle class. As 2015 comes to an end, Iowa continues its recovery from the national economic recession. We’re making...
View ArticleWorking for you in 2016
The 2016 legislative session starts this Monday, January 11. Our primary job is listening to you—our constituents—and ensuring the state honors its commitments to Iowa families. These commitments...
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