Continuing Proven Efforts to Protect Children and Seniors
We’re keeping our promise to ensure Iowa is a safe place for kids and older Iowans in this session’s Administration & Regulation Budget, House File 603. I was proud to vote this week for a budget...
View ArticleApply for Young Writers’ Workshop
Through April 30, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs is accepting applications from high school students and teachers to participate in a writing workshop with acclaimed author Candace Fleming....
View ArticleCapitol gift shop seeks local items
The Capitol gift shop at the Statehouse in Des Moines is looking to expand its merchandise. If you or someone you know produces wood-works, pottery, prints, novels or homemade items and would like to...
View ArticleNew Iowa Travel Guide available
The latest edition of the Iowa Travel Guide is now available to help you plan an Iowa vacation. The guide is free and available at www.traveliowa.com, by calling 800-345-4692 or at any Iowa Welcome...
View ArticleToday: Iowa’s Workers Memorial Day ceremony
Iowa’s Workers’ Memorial Day ceremony will be held Friday, April 26 at 11 a.m. at Iowa Workforce Development, 1000 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines. This is a day to honor and remember Iowans who have died...
View ArticleHelping small business with health care costs for employees
Small businesses want to expand Iowa’s middle class by attracting and retaining the best workers. Providing good health care benefits is one way to do that. Unfortunately, health care is the...
View ArticleAGRICULTURE – Week of April 22, 2013
HF 152 – Drainage districts HF 607 – Agricultural Development Authority to Iowa Finance Authority FLOOR ACTION: HF 152 allows changes to the management of drainage districts. In current law, drainage...
View ArticleAPPROPRIATIONS – Week of April 22, 2013
SF 435 – Ag & Natural Resources FY14 & FY15 Budget SF 446 – Health & Human Services FY14 Budget HF 602 – Transportation FY14 & FY15 Budget HF 604 – Education FY14 Budget HF 613 – War...
View ArticleJUDICIARY – Week of April 22, 2013
HF 356 – Statute of Limitations Relating to Rent HF 565 – Mechanics’ Liens FLOOR ACTION: HF 356 provides that legal action on a claim for rent must be brought within five years of accrual of the...
View ArticleLOCAL GOVERNMENT – Week of April 22, 2013
HF 524 – City water liens on commercial property FLOOR ACTION: HF 524 relates to city utilities and exempts commercial rental property from liens for delinquent rates or charges. [4/22:...
View ArticleTRANSPORTATION – Week of April 22, 2013
HF 355 – Authorizing online driver’s license renewal & transitioning to 8-year renewal period HF 487 – County for retailer to title a used manufactured or mobile home FLOOR ACTION: HF 355 permits...
View ArticleWAYS & MEANS – Week of April 22, 2013
SF 449 – Small Business Health Care Tax Credit SSB 1252 – Replacement tax for private water utilities HF 631 – Propane Education & Research Council HF 634 – Department of Revenue policy bill...
View ArticleInvesting in quality local schools
Investing in improving local schools has been a hot topic throughout the 2013 session. Although there are many good ideas on the table, we must make sure that we provide the dollars needed so that the...
View ArticleAffordable tuition ensures Iowa students can attend college
Iowa has a reputation for investing in great local schools, outstanding colleges and top-notch universities. But recent trends prove that we must do more to ensure that all of our bright, young people...
View ArticleInvesting in the health and care of our children
he Senate has approved a Health & Human Services Budget that focuses on the needs of the most vulnerable Iowans. That means helping Iowans access critical health care services, improving public...
View ArticleEnhancing Iowa’s emergency services
Emergency responders risk their lives to help their fellow citizens, and nearly 80 percent in Iowa are volunteers. They are the backbone of emergency medical services across the state, ensuring Iowans...
View ArticleDeadline approaching for arts grants
Through May 1, the Iowa Arts Council is accepting applications for its Project Grant and Job Creation Grant programs. The Project Grant Program offers grants from $1,000 to $10,000 to individual...
View ArticleGrants help Iowans preserve historical resources
hrough May 15, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs is accepting grant applications for the Historical Resource Development Program, which provides grants to preserve, conserve, interpret and...
View ArticleTwo opportunities for youth to make statewide impact
The State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC) and the Iowa Youth Congress (IYC) are accepting applications for their 2013-2014 terms. SIYAC is the state’s youth-led council, comprised of 21 members...
View ArticleTuition assistance for service members, veterans
Both the U.S. Army and Air Force have restored their federal Tuition Assistance programs effective April 10. Iowa National Guard Soldiers and Airmen also continue to be eligible for state education...
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