Category Archives: Courtney Report

The Courtney Report

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Dave Bradley

The 21st century economy needs workers with postsecondary credentials and the ability to adapt to changing business needs. Apprenticeship programs prepare thousands of workers to fit that bill every year. Apprenticeships can help Iowans train in a trade, improve their … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Dave Bradley

It was an honor to receive the Visionary Voice award March 19 from the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Abuse. The award was a result of my work as Justice Budget Chair to protect … Continue reading →

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Courtney Report Feb. 24, 2014

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Dave Bradley

STRONG WORKFORCE BUILDS A STRONG ECONOMY Senate Democrats want to put more Iowans back to work, strengthen our middle class and grow our state’s economy. Several proposals we’re working on would do just that. 1. Keep childcare affordable. Iowa is … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

As a member of the State Government Committee, I participated in a meeting with Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz. We wanted to know how three valid Iowa ballots in the 2012 election ended up not being counted. What we’ve … Continue reading →

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Courtney Report

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I’ll be participating in as many local forums as I can get to this session. There are two this weekend and many more in the coming weeks. I look forward to seeing you and hearing your ideas. • Saturday, February … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day Courtney Report

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

HONORING OUR VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS November 11 is Veterans Day, a time to honor all American veterans, living and dead, for their service to our country. Iowa is home to about 240,000 veterans. In recent years, record numbers of … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Dave Bradley

I always want to hear your ideas for improving state government. After all, I work for you. You can e-mail or call me any time. You may also want to check out “Public Input: Improving State Government” on the Iowa … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Dave Bradley

10 WAYS IOWA GOT SAFER IN 2013 Iowa is a pretty safe place. We rank among the 10 most peaceful states in America in the 2012 U.S. Peace Index report, which looks at homicide, violent crime, policing and prison rates. We … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Dave Bradley

This fall, I will be working with 10 of my fellow legislators on the Medical Malpractice Study Committee. We will study current standards and potential options in medical malpractice actions, including the number of expert witnesses that may be called. I … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Throughout this year’s overhaul of Iowa’s property tax system, Senate Democrats were committed to ensuring our small businesses got a boost. That’s why the reforms we approved include a Main Street business property tax credit that reduces commercial property taxes … Continue reading →

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