Posts With Keyword ‘Larry Marek’

Iowa Has $300 Million Fiscal Surplus

Posted: Friday, July 9th, 2010 at 6:42 am

Washington County State Senator Larry Marek says Iowa has finished the fiscal year with over $300 million dollars in surplus, a sign he says proves his and other lawmakers efforts to “grow [the] economy and balance the budget without raising taxes” are having a positive impact.

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New Laws In Effect This Morning

Posted: Thursday, July 1st, 2010 at 6:59 am

This morning new laws went into effect in Iowa and Washington County.

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Marek Comments on Legislative Session

Posted: Thursday, April 1st, 2010 at 6:43 am
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This year’s shortened legislative session has come to an end, and Iowa lawmakers were able to balance the budget without raising taxes.

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Heavier Truckload Measure Moves to Senate

Posted: Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at 6:53 am
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The Iowa House has sent a measure to the Senate that would allow triple axle trucks to carry heavier loads on state highways.

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Final Legislative Briefing

Posted: Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 at 6:49 am

The third and final legislative briefing was this weekend at the Washington County Courthouse.

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Final Legislative Briefing Today

Posted: Saturday, March 20th, 2010 at 6:27 am

State Representative Larry Marek and Fairfield State Senator Becky Schmitz are in Washington this morning for the third and final legislative briefing

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Schmitz, Marek Confident Legislature will Adjourn on Time

Posted: Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 6:45 am

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Two southeast Iowa state lawmakers say they’re confident the legislature will be able to end this year’s session on time.

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Wind Farm Enters Design Phase

Posted: Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 6:00 am

Riverside State Rep. Larry Marek (Left) meets with Tim Wichman of Tradewind Energy.

The clock is ticking for Washington County landowners who want to lease some of their ground for what’s being called the largest wind energy project in Iowa.

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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: Legislature Will Likely Dip into “Rainy Day Funds”

Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 6:00 am

State Rep. Larry Marek, and State Sen. Becky Schmitz at this weekend’s legislative briefing.

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A southeast Iowa state lawmaker says the legislature will likely need to dip into reserve funds to balance the upcoming fiscal year’s budget.

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