Posts With Keyword ‘Iowa House’

February’s Legislative Briefing Held Saturday

Posted: Sunday, February 17th, 2013 at 6:25 am
Representative Dave Heaton addresses the audience

The area’s legislators were at the Washington County Courthouse yesterday to hear from their constituents.

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State Representative Klein Reports on Law Enforcement and Iowa National Guard

Posted: Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 at 6:22 am

In his latest email newsletter, State Representative Jarad Klein says that he is looking forward to what expects will be the first floor debate of the session next week.

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Marek Makes His Reelection Case

Posted: Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 5:56 am
State Rep. Larry Marek (D-Riverside)State Rep. Larry Marek (D-Riverside)

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A state lawmaker from Riverside is offering a few reasons why voters should send him back to the statehouse this fall.

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Marek: Prevailing Wage Measure Likely Won’t Pass House

Posted: Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at 5:58 am
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The issue of prevailing wages has again surfaced in the Iowa Legislature.

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Washington, Fairfield Chambers Visit Des Moines

Posted: Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 5:54 am

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Members of the Washington and Fairfield Chambers of Commerce visited the Capital this week to get an inside look at state government.

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Senate Amendment Saves Mt. Pleasant MHI…for Now

Posted: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 5:58 am

Iowa Senators this week approved an amendment to the state government reorganization bill that would close the mental health institute in Clarinda, rather than the one in Mt. Pleasant.

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Veteran’s Day Bill Moves to Full House

Posted: Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 6:18 am

Iowa Veteran’s could be getting another paid day off work under a proposal in the State House.

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Keota Man to Make Second Statehouse Bid

Posted: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 6:00 am
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A farmer from Keota is making his second bid for the Statehouse.

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Legislature Shortens 2010 Session

Posted: Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 6:20 am
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Iowa’s 2010 Legislative Session will be 20 days shorter

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