Category Archives: Courtney Report

The Courtney Report

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Expanding affordable health care for more working Iowans was a top priority during the 2013 session. Our bipartisan work led to the Iowa Health & Wellness Plan. It’s Iowa’s approach to implementing the federal Affordable Care Act, which requires states … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Did you thank a teacher this week? Since 1984, the first full week in May is a special time to honor our teachers and celebrate their outstanding contributions. Teachers play a key role in student success, and sometimes a simple … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Dave Bradley

SESSION WON’T END UNTIL THE PEOPLE’S WORK IS FINISHED While I hope the 2013 legislative session wraps up soon, I won’t vote to adjourn until Iowa has a balanced state budget that will help strengthen and grow our middle class. … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Senate makes progress for middle class‏ AROUND THE DISTRICT Disaster Assistance for Muscatine County The Governor has declared Muscatine County a disaster area in the wake of recent storms and flooding. As a result, the Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Grant … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Dave Bradley

I support the Governor’s goal to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation by focusing on improving health outcomes and rewarding healthy behaviors. That is why the Senate has incorporated those ideas into SF 296, which would expand Medicaid … Continue reading →

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We Wish A Speedy Recovery To Senator Courtney

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

I recently learned that my state senator, Mr. Tom Courtney is recovering from heart bypass surgery. Besides being one of the most honest and straight forward politicians I have ever met, Senator Courtney is just one heck of a nice … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Our state faces a critical question this spring: What’s the best way to expand affordable health care to more Iowans? Our choice is between expanding Medicaid or continuing IowaCare. Expanding Medicaid is the right choice, and it is probably our … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Dave Bradley

EXPANDING IOWA’S MIDDLE CLASS WITH A “MAIN STREET TAX CUT” The best way to grow Iowa’s middle class is to help Main Street businesses and other employers grow. I’m working on a commercial property tax cut aimed at doing just that. … Continue reading →

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