Posts With Keyword ‘Iowa Senate’

New Bill in Iowa Senate Would Expand Bottle Redemption Program

Posted: Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:22 am

A new bill in the Iowa Senate would expand Iowa’s existing bottle redemption program.

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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 Senator Has Hopes for ‘Buy Local’ Bill

Posted: Friday, February 8th, 2013 at 6:22 am

An Iowa State Senator whose district covers part of Washington County says he is supportive of a bill that tries to encourage buying Iowa products.  

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Allowable Growth Legislation Passes State Senate

Posted: Friday, February 1st, 2013 at 6:23 am

The Iowa Senate has voted to approve a measure that sets allowable growth for schools in the state at 4%.

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Legislature to Deal with Surplus this Session

Posted: Thursday, January 24th, 2013 at 6:23 am

With nearly $1 Billion in surplus funds, the Iowa legislature is tasked with finding a way to spend it.

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Greiner Named Ranking Member for Two Committees

Posted: Saturday, December 15th, 2012 at 6:24 am

Senate Republicans have selected their ranking committee members.

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Schmitz to Visit Ainsworth, Washington Today

Posted: Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 at 6:00 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

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A southeast Iowa state lawmaker is holding office hours in two Washington County Communities today.

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Schmitz Makes Relection Bid Official

Posted: Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 6:40 am
Schmitz filing paperwork with the secretary of stateSchmitz filing paperwork with the secretary of state

State Senator Becky Schmitz has made her reelection campaign official.

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Schmitz Explains why She Deserves Another Term

Posted: Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 5:58 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

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A group of Republicans are vying to unseat Fairfield State Senator Becky Schmitz. Schmitz says she’ll seek reelection as an advocate for education.

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Lawmakers Considering “Healthcare Information” Reform

Posted: Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at 5:58 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

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State Senator Becky Schmitz says lawmakers this session are hoping to create a state run database of health insurance information.

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