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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: Following is a weekly recap of stories from Des Moines that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box in the fourth week … Continue reading →

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Another Sad Day For Iowa: Passage Of HJR6

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Another Sad Day For Iowa: Passage Of HJR 6 Anyone getting buyers' remorse yet?  Statement by Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal following today’s passage of HJR 6 “The vote today by House Republicans was a big step backwards for the … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: Following is a weekly recap of stories from Des Moines that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box in the third week … Continue reading →

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Iowa Gay-Straight Alliance Day

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Wednesday Is Iowa Gay-Straight Alliance Day Iowa Pride Network WEDNESDAY IS IOWA GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE DAY A Day to Honor and Celebrate Student Groups that Work to End Violence and Harassment in Schools and Colleges WHAT: Iowa Pride Network (IPN), a … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: Following is a weekly recap of stories from Des Moines that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box in the second week … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: During the first week of the 84th Iowa General Assembly scores of things happened at a rapid clip. Following is a … Continue reading →

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One Iowa Lobby Day

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

One Iowa Lobby Day When:  Tuesday, January 11, 9am – 4pm Where:  Iowa Capitol, Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines (map) PROTECT EQUALITY Join us for Lobby Day! With the start of Iowa's legislative session, we have our work cut out for … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: With the transition in the Governor's office and legislature, a lot of news is expected from the Iowa Capitol. Following is … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: With the transition in the Governor's office and legislature, a lot of news is expected from the Iowa Capitol. Following is … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton Last week was busy with news from the State Capitol. Following is a recap of major stories that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box:Confrontation in the Senate:Senator-elect Kent Sorenson, who … Continue reading →

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