Monthly Archives: March 2007

New Iowa Minimum Wage Takes Effect: Workers Receive Pay Increase Sunday; Other Policy Options Also Could Help

Posted on March 31, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

New Iowa Minimum Wage Takes Effect: Workers Receive Pay Increase Sunday; Other Policy Options Also Could Help By the Iowa Policy Project On Sunday, Iowa becomes the 29th state with a state minimum wage higher than the federal level. “This … Continue reading →

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DFA Training Works for Iowa

Posted on March 30, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

DFA Training Works for Iowa By Sam GarchikLast weekend, DFA Training Academy came to Eastern Iowa to teach us Iowans how to be good campaigners. I was surprised that, in a state where half the congressmen and senators are Democrats … Continue reading →

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Why should you care about the Fair Share debate in the Iowa Legislature?

Posted on March 30, 2007 by Trish Nelson

The Prairie Progressive You probably know that Iowa is an Open Shop (so-called “Right-to-Work”) state in which individuals who are represented by a union have to pay at least their Fair Share of the costs the union incurs in administering … Continue reading →

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Help Fight Public Help for Cable TV Companies

Posted on March 29, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

By Mike Brau As you may have read, the Iowa Senate recently passed SF 544 which would change how communities franchise cable TV providers.  Under the proposed law new entrants, specifically Qwest, would be given an opportunity to by-pass the … Continue reading →

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Reposts of Fralick and Lindsey Columns..

Posted on March 28, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Reposts of Fralick and Lindsey Columns Eric Fralick and Tom Lindsey wrote great columns this past weekend. Fralick's was in the Register, Lindsey's on Political Fallout. Fralick first, then Lindsey What Bullying is All About: In Commentary or Teen Culture, … Continue reading →

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Correction to VOICE List

Posted on March 27, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Correction to VOICE List The subcommittee considering VOICE included one wrong name.  Instead of Republican Dwayne Alons, the Republican member of the subcommittee is Rod Roberts.  He can be reached at: Rod.Roberts@legis.state.ia.us or by calling the House Switchboard at (515) … Continue reading →

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Urgent Action Needed – Call on VOICE Monday, March 26th!

Posted on March 26, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Urgent Action Needed – Call on VOICE – Monday, March 26th! From Progressive Action for the Common Good http://www.qcprogressiveaction.org   As many of you may know, PACG has put out many calls to action on VOICE – Voter Owned Iowa Clean … Continue reading →

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CAFO Bill HF873 on Life Support at Iowa Statehouse – Call TODAY!

Posted on March 26, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

CAFO Bill HF873 on Life Support at Iowa Statehouse – Call TODAY! From Molly Regan mjregan@ mchsi.com (excerpts from Lynn Heuss – I'm for Iowa)   Despite overwhelming support from citizens and community leaders, HF 873, a bill regulating CAFOs, has … Continue reading →

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Century of the Common Iowan ROCKS!

Posted on March 26, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Century of the Common Iowan ROCKS! By Sam GarchikCheck out what COTCI had to say about the DFA Training in Cedar Rapids. First this on Loebsack, then this on Tom and Christy. Also, be sure to follow-up on the action … Continue reading →

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Iowans Need To Support Local Control of Hog Lots

Posted on March 25, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowans Need To Support Local Control of Hog Lots Fellow Iowans,IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT FACTORY FARMS IN IOWA,YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED TODAY!A newly proposed bill, House File 873, presents COMMONSENSE LEGISLATION that would require large-scale confinements in your county … Continue reading →

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