Posts With Keyword ‘Iowa Senate’

Schmitz Optimist Reorganization Will Save Millions

Posted: Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 5:52 am

State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

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Fairfield State Senator Becky Schmitz says an early retirement plan is expected to save Iowa $200 million  over the next five years.

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Several Key Education Measures Emerge

Posted: Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at 6:56 am
Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield) and Representative Larry Marek (D-Riverside) take questions and give an update from the capital (1/16/10) - KCII NEWSSenator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield) and Representative Larry Marek (D-Riverside) take questions and give an update from the capital (1/16/10) – KCII NEWS

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As a key member of the Iowa Senate’s Education Committee, Fairfield Senator Becky Schmitz has been involved in several significant pieces of legislation introduced this session.

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Schmitz Supports Cash Reserve First Measure

Posted: Saturday, January 16th, 2010 at 6:36 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

State Senator Becky Schmitz says she’s supporting a measure that would require school districts to use cash reserves before raising property taxes.

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Schmitz Touts New Public Safety Laws

Posted: Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at 5:59 am
State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)State Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield)

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A southeast Iowa state legislator says laws they passed this spring are starting to improve public safety.

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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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Senate Internship for College Students

Posted: Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 at 4:59 am

A State Senator from Fairfield wants students

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