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(VIDEO) Gronstal, Paulsen discuss the 2012 session on Iowa Press
Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal: “We did some things on job creation in this state on making sure that the resources are there to provide for education and training of employees in this state to...
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Legislative Session in Review
Senate stays focused in 2012 Prepared by the Senate Democratic Staff (PDF) Balancing the budget without raising taxes. Iowa is expected to have a budget surplus of about $258 million when the...
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Iowa Energy Costs Soar To $13.8 Billion
Senator Hogg calls for new state energy policy focused on efficiency and conservation to cut costs National Wildlife leader says Keystone XL pipeline is not a solution and would hurt Iowa’s economy...
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Beware of new telemarketing scams
Recently, employees of an Arizona company, Action Point, have been calling Iowans and falsely claiming to be disabled veterans in an effort to sell products. The callers have also told Iowans that a...
View ArticleNew laws help working Iowans recover
While there’s more we can do to continue our state’s recovery from the national recession, here are some great things we accomplished this year to give working families a boost in today’s economy: •...
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Danielson calls for delay on changes to Iowa’s teacher preparation requirements
Senator Jeff Danielson Iowa Senate News Release State Senator Jeff Danielson: 319-231-7192 For Immediate Release: November 28, 2012 DES MOINES – State Senator Jeff Danielson (D-Cedar Falls) today...
View ArticleCould Iowa fall behind on children’s health care?
Iowa is currently ranked as one of the best states when it comes to children’s health care. However, according to Judith Solomon of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, other states could pass...
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Senate budget priorities focus on expanding Iowa’s middle class
Sen. Bob Dvorsky (D-Coralville), chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee DES MOINES – Leaders of the Iowa Senate today released the outline of a state budget focused on expanding Iowa’s middle...
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Cracking down on scamming in Iowa
Bill would help ensure road users pay their fair share Senator Tod Bowman of Maquoketa DES MOINES, March 18, 2013 – Tax evaders using out-of-state shell corporations to avoid paying registration...
View ArticleFighting Iowa’s Radon Problem
Iowa is one of the states most affected by radon exposure, a known cause of lung cancer. Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas, and we must get it out of our kids’ classrooms. To that end, the...
View ArticleContinuing 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...
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2013 Legislative Session in Review
GROWING IOWA’S MIDDLE CLASS Prepared by the Senate Democratic Staff May 23, 2013 (PDF: 2013 Session Highlights) This year, we took a comprehensive approach to creating a state where more Iowans have...
View ArticleHelp tornado victims but avoid scams
There are scammers out there who use tragedy to exploit generous citizens. Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller reminds us to beware of those who may take advantage of Iowans planning to donate to Oklahoma...
View ArticleBeware of driver’s license scams
This year, we approved House File 355, which will allow most Iowans between the ages of 18 and 70 to renew their driver’s license over the Internet. The convenience of renewing online is expected to be...
View ArticleNew site helps Iowans protect themselves from fraud
It’s estimated that more than 5 million Americans are swindled out of a total of $3 billion every year. In response to a wave of new cons targeting seniors, the Iowa Insurance Division has launched a...
View ArticleState Senators urge their member of Congress, Rep. Latham, to help end...
(DES MOINES) Six Iowa state senators whose legislative districts are part of U.S. Representative Tom Latham’s Congressional district have asked him to help “reopen the government and prevent a...
View ArticleNeed help with your heating bill?
As the weather turns colder, low-income Iowa homeowners and renters can get help paying their heating costs. The 2013-14 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides assistance based...
View ArticleTips for staying safe online
Throughout October, Iowans are encouraged to increase their cyber security. Cyber Security Awareness Month is a national campaign to educate the public, businesses, schools and government agencies...
View ArticleBeware of identity theft during tax season
The Iowa Department of Revenue is warning Iowans to beware of phony calls or e-mail scams regarding state taxes. If somebody calls asking for personal information, such as a Social Security number, or...
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Iowa Republicans join political ‘war on women’ instead of supporting health...
State Senator Joe Bolkcom For Immediate Release: March 17, 2014 Statement by Senator Joe Bolkcom of Iowa City, member of the Senate Human Resources Committee “I’m disappointed Iowa Republicans have...
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