WEEKLY BILL TRACKING Thurs. Feb 12 – Wed. Feb 18, 2015 HOUSE DEMOCRATIC RESEARCH STAFF Commerce HF 167 Electronic Documents Available for Competitive Bids for Public Improvement Contracts. Prohibits governmental entities from charging a fee to obtain electronic or digital documents made available for public improvement contracts. (passed House 99-0) to Senate HF 308 Private…
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TCR’s Iowa Government News
- Gov. Branstad holds bill signing re-enactment
- Lt. Governor Reynolds announces “Riding Through History†exhibit opening Friday
- Gov. Branstad visits GKN Wheels
- Gov. Branstad visits Simonsen Iron Works, Inc.
- Gov. Branstad visits Simonsen Iron Works, Inc.
- Gov. Branstad speaks at Good Earth State Park Dedication
- Gov. Branstad speaks at Good Earth State Park Dedication
- Governor Branstad activates Iowa Individual Assistance Program for Van Buren County
- Governor Branstad activates Iowa Individual Assistance Program for Van Buren County
- Gov. Branstad tours farm and speaks at Iowa Christmas Tree Growers Association’s 50th Anniversary
Blog Archives
Dems: Fifty Percent of Seats in Democratic Caucus Held by Women
The House Democrats are pleased to have almost fifty percent of the caucus made up by women for the 2015 Legislative Session. This is a record of 20 women in the caucus, and 25 total in the Iowa House. The women of the Iowa House include; Back Row: Representative Lisa Heddens of Ames, Representative Jo…
Dems: Fifty Percent of Seats in Democratic Caucus Held by Women
The House Democrats are pleased to have almost fifty percent of the caucus made up by women for the 2015 Legislative Session. This is a record of 20 women in the caucus, and 25 total in the Iowa House. The women of the Iowa House include; Back Row: Representative Lisa Heddens of Ames, Representative Jo…
Dems: New Iowa Food Inspections Application for Your Smartphone
A new food inspection app, funded by three Food and Drug Administration grants, has been created by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. This app will allow users to search restaurants and pull up the latest food inspection report for that location. Users can search by name or bring up a list of nearby…
Dems: House Leader Mark Smith: Inside the Iowa House, 2-17-15
Dear %%First Name%%, With an aging population, perhaps the biggest challenge facing Iowa today is a skilled worker shortage. It’s a looming threat to our economy because if we don’t have enough workers with the right skills, businesses will be forced to relocate or expand outside of Iowa. Right now, 56% of jobs in Iowa…
Dems: Weekly Bill Tracking, February 9- February 12
WEEKLY BILL TRACKING Thurs. Feb 5 – Wed. Feb 11, 2015 HOUSE DEMOCRATIC RESEARCH STAFF Commerce HF 229 Regulations Regarding Buying Clubs. Exempts the sales of buying club memberships through the internet from current regulations regarding notifications of cancellations, which is part of our consumer protection law. (passed Committee 14-9) to House Calendar Economic…
Dems: Weekly Bill Tracking, February 9- February 12
WEEKLY BILL TRACKING Thurs. Feb 5 – Wed. Feb 11, 2015 HOUSE DEMOCRATIC RESEARCH STAFF Commerce HF 229 Regulations Regarding Buying Clubs. Exempts the sales of buying club memberships through the internet from current regulations regarding notifications of cancellations, which is part of our consumer protection law. (passed Committee 14-9) to House Calendar Economic…
Dems: House Democratic Forums, February 11th, 2015
Below is a list of the forums for House Democratic House members for the weekend of Feb. 13-15. http://iowahouse.org/pdf/2.11.15 Iowa House Forums.pdf
Dems: House Democratic Forums, February 11th, 2015
Below is a list of the forums for House Democratic House members for the weekend of Feb. 13-15. http://iowahouse.org/pdf/2.11.15 Iowa House Forums.pdf
Dems: Iowa House Democrats Rural Caucus for 2015 Session
Over the last 50 years, many rural communities have experienced a significant decline in population. A vibrant ag economy is critical to a strong economy and creating jobs in communities across Iowa. The legislature must work together to repopulate those areas, while capitalizing on the strengths of rural communities to create good jobs and improve…