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Real estate progress seen on U.S. 20
Bulldozers are scheduled to begin scraping away at the ground in Woodbury County next year to prepare the way for another four-lane section of U.S. Highway 20, according to an Iowa Department of Transportation official. Comment?
ELECTION 2014: Hatch Considering Run For Governor
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Friday state Senator Jack Hatch of Des Moines announced he has formed an exploratory committee for a gubernatorial run. Comment?
I-35 and Highway 30 Traffic Enforcement
Ames Police and the Story County Sheriff's Office paid close attention to the intersection of I-35 and Highway 30 Friday night. Comment?
Health care is a natural human right
We, the Catholic bishops of Iowa, are grateful that the governor and the Iowa Legislature are debating how to make health care coverage more readily available to low-income Iowans. Comment?
Reinvestment districts: Members of the Senate Ways and Means Committee approved a tax-incentive measure Thursday aimed at aiding sizable private developments - as long as they aren't gaming casinos. Comment?
Senator Sodders writes Governor requesting IVH Commandant action
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I formally request that you place Commandant David Worley of the Iowa Veterans Home on administrative leave pending a full investigation of allegations made by current and former employees. Comment?
Diane Heldt wrote a new blog post: Attorney General issues informal...
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Iowa Public Radio producer/announcer Dennis Reese read news briefs between programs at public radio's studio in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2011. Comment?
Tax Roundup, 5/10/2013: Pork and Tequila edition.
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Iowa communities would be able to designate special 25-acre development zones and use a share of sales tax and hotel-motel tax revenues to assist private projects of at least $10 million under legislation that's getting bipartisan support. Comment?
Board says Dandekar will limit role in decisions
The Iowa Utilities Board says 1 of its members will continue to be "actively involved" with matters before the board but won't participate in substantive decisions on contested matters while she explores whether to run for Congress. Comment?
Possible Congressional Campaign will Limit Dandekar's Role on Iowa Utilities Board
The Iowa Utilities Board says one of its members will continue to be "actively involved" with matters before the board but won't participate in substantive decisions on contested matters while she explores whether to run for Congress. Comment?
Bailey, Jeffers honored by governor
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Allison Bailey, a student at Webster City High School, and Jennifer Jeffers, a student at Northeast Hamilton High School, were among the students honored by Gov. Comment?
Week fifteen of the session is done, one week to go in the official calendar. We have voted on over 200 bills on the floor of the House. Comment?
Do Ex-Offenders Deserve a Second Chance When it Comes to a Job?
MARION, Iowa- Most people would agree anyone who makes a mistake in life deserves a second chance. Comment?
Dandekar eyeing run for Braley's Congressional seat
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Swati Dandekar, a Democrat from Marion, is eyeing a run for fellow Democrat and U.S. Rep. Comment?
Iowa Democrats' counter-offer on health care access opens door 'a crack'
With plans to expand health care access for low-income Iowans stuck in a legislative conference committee, Iowa Democratic lawmakers broke the ice Thursday with an offer they hope leads to a compromise before the Iowa Legislature adjourns, possibly next week. Comment?
Rod Boshart wrote a new blog post: a oeReal progressa reported in Iowa Legislative talks
Roving bands of lawmakers occasionally meeting to discuss unresolved priority issues were the few public vestiges of progress being made Thursday as the split-control Legislature pushed toward adjourning the 2013 session - possibly by next week. Comment?
Catch-all budget bill gets loaded down
A fairly open-ended, catch-all budget bill has touched off a feeding frenzy among interest groups and lobbyists hoping for one last shot at getting their pet project or idea into state law before the Iowa Legislature's 2013 session adjourns. Comment?
Dandekar forms committee to explore run for Iowa U.S. House 1st District seat
After deflecting questions about her plans for months, former state Sen. Swati Dandekar is taking the first steps toward running for an open U.S. House seat in northeast Iowa. Comment?
Dandekar Forming Committee to Explore Iowa U.S. House 1st District Campaign
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Democrat Liz Mathis hugs former Iowa State Senator Swati Dandekar as she celebrates her victory in the Iowa Senate District 18 race Tuesday, Nov. Comment?
Iowa officials increasingly worried about Medicaid shortfall
Iowa will be moving into uncharted budgetary waters next month if the split-control Legislature is unable to approve supplemental Medicaid money to finish out the fiscal year due to an impasse over taxpayer funding of abortion procedures, a top state official says. Comment?