Category Archives: Iowa legislature 2015

Students Deliver 7,000+ Signatures To Governor Branstad

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Trish Nelson

senate.iowa.gov/democrats On February 18th, 2015, nursing students from Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, escorted by State Senator Rich Taylor, delivered a petition with over 7,000 signatures to Governor Terry Branstad’s office, asking the Governor not to close the Mount … Continue reading →

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CBD Oil In Iowa – When?

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Last year Iowa seemed to take a major step into the 20th century when parents and friends of child epileptic patients made an almost irrefutable case for medical cannabis in Iowa. Governor Branstad backed it as did most of the … Continue reading →

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Prepping For An Alec Agenda In Iowa

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Pretty much every Saturday during the Iowa legislative session elected members of both houses convene at venues throughout the state and take comments and questions from the public. If you happen to have both Republican (Tea Party) and Democrats representing … Continue reading →

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Iowa Law Makers: “We Have No Money This Year”

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Posted on Iowa Labor News,  an electronic newsletter for the Labor Movement, specifically in Iowa, sponsored by the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO By Charlie Wishman Secretary/Treasurer Iowa Federation of Labor All over the capitol, you’ll hear the same refrain … Continue reading →

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Local Schools, Middle Class, Health Care: The Courtney Report

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Ed. note: this is an excerpt from the newsletter from state Senator Tom Courtney. To read the full newsletter, please go to http://www.senate.iowa.gov/senator/courtney/newsletter/ WE CAN TAKE A STEP FORWARD FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS This week, Iowa Senate Democrats announced a plan … Continue reading →

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Democratic Lawmakers Are Fighting For Iowa Schools

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Trish Nelson

There is a fight heating up in the Iowa legislature over funding for education.  Listening to ALEC, the Republicans are suggesting a paltry 1.25% increase in funding for k-12.  Democrats are listening to teachers and educators, and they understand that … Continue reading →

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Wage Theft And Money For Schools: The Courtney Report

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Once again we will take excerpts from Senator Courtney’s newsletter. WHAT DO OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS NEED? Iowa’s future depends on high-quality local schools. That’s why I’m working hard to ensure that every Iowa child gets the best education possible and … Continue reading →

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People of Iowa: Keep Iowa Mental Health Institutes Open

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Trish Nelson

There is a petition on change.org to prevent the Branstad administration and the legislature from closing the doors of two of Iowa’s mental health institutions. It needs 725 signatures to reach 5,000. http://www.change.org People of Iowa: Keep Iowa MHIs Open … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report School Issues

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Dave Bradley

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 →

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Notice Of Public Hearing On HF 80

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Legislature Public Hearings Legislative Services Agency – Legislative Information Office – http://www.legis.iowa.gov HF 80 – A bill for an act establishing the state percent of growth and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 58) Sponsored by the Education Committee … Continue reading →

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