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The Courtney Report School Issues
editor’s note: I took two sections from Senator Courtney’s weekly newsletter that were relevant to issues that the legislature will be working on. For complete newsletters access Senator Courtney’s website here. INVESTING IN SCHOOLS KEEPS IOWANS COMPETITIVE Strong Iowa schools … Continue reading
Posted in Courtney, Courtney Report, Iowa Legislature, Iowa legislature 2015
Tagged Iowa schools
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Kudos to Bolkcom, Courtney And Hogg
Three Iowa Democratic senators will attempt to keep food and transportation expenses to a week to $77, approximately the amount that those living on minimum wage in Iowa has in their budgets for those items. While it can never be … Continue reading
Posted in Courtney, Economy, Jobs, Joe Bolkcom, minimum wage, Progress Iowa
Tagged iowa citizen's action network
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The Courtney Report
John Pollak is retiring after almost three decades helping keep the machinery of state government working smoothly as a nonpartisan legal services research analyst, drafter, editor and committee services administrator. He is dedicated to the ideal that good research and … Continue reading
Posted in Courtney, Courtney Report, Economy, Education, Guest Posts, Health Care & Medicare, Jobs, Veterans
Tagged quality of life, safe communities
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The Courtney Report
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
Posted in Courtney, Courtney Report, Guest Posts
Tagged apprenticeships, drones, elder abuse, government in the sunshine, help in time of need, underage drinking
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Courtney Report Feb. 24, 2014
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
Posted in Courtney, Courtney Report, Economy, Jobs
Tagged catholic schools, human trafficking, medical cannabis, seniors, strong workforce, student poverty, texting
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The Courtney Report
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
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Branstad, Courtney, Courtney Report, Economy, Education, Guest Posts, Jobs, Matt Schultz, Vote Fraud
Tagged liheap, mentoring, propane shortage
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The Courtney Report
During the holidays, Iowans give back and help those in need. This year, the Legislature encouraged charitable giving by increasing tax credits for donations to the community foundations and providing $1 million for Iowa food banks. Those measures won’t be … Continue reading
Posted in Courtney, Economy, Environment, Food Insecurity, Guest Posts, Hunger In America, Jobs, middle-class, SNAP, Social Security
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The Courtney Report
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
Posted in Courtney, Courtney Report, Education, Health Care & Medicare, Iowa Legislature, Obamacare, University of Iowa
Tagged affordable college, liheap, open government, parks, rural arts
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The Courtney Report
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
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Courtney, Courtney Report, Environment Iowa, Iowa Legislature
Tagged child advocacy, county clerks, elder abuse, helping kids, iowa great places, justice, safer Iowa
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