Category Archives: Iowa Legislature

The Courtney Report

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Dave Bradley

As 2012 comes to an end, I want to thank everyone who shared their concerns, ideas and hopes with me. You’ve made a positive difference by helping to shape Iowa’s future. We have many reasons to look forward to 2013. … Continue reading →

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Five Things We Learned At The Capitol

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Dave Bradley

from David Goodner, Iowa CCI Yesterday, more than 30 CCI watchdogs, like you, from across the state testified at public hearings on economic development, budget and tax policy, and we made a big impact. Here’s the full press roundup that gives … Continue reading →

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ALEC, Michigan And Iowa

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Anyone happen to think that “Gee, when the legislature decided to kill the unions in Michigan, they were sure lucky someone had a bill written up and ready to go!” Well it sure was a coincidence for some lucky legislature and … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Dave Bradley

When looking ahead to the 2013 session of the Iowa Legislature, continuing to create jobs and grow Iowa’s economy tops my priority list. We need to do what we can to help more Iowans recover from the national recession. Ensuring … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Mark your calendars to join in local discussions of STEM . Community conversations focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and economic development will take place in our area on October 8. All Iowans are invited to attend the … Continue reading →

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Great Idea – Sara Sedlacek Helps Food Bank

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Sara Sedlacek is pictured above with Louisa County Auditor candidate Sandi Elliot (middle) and Louisa County Supervisor Paula Buckman (right) with donations for the Columbus Junction Food Bank A couple of weeks ago the Sara Sedlacek campaign came up with … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Dave Bradley

These days there is a lot of talk about improving health care nationwide. In Iowa, it’s not just talk. We’ve taken big steps toward making sure all Iowans have access to the best possible health care. This year in the … Continue reading →

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Why Mike Gronstal Is The Latest Target of GOP Freakout

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Why has Senator Mike Gronstal become the latest target of Republican Freakout?  It’s like this.  Gronstal stands for the views of the majority and Republicans know that the Iowa Senate is 2 Democratic votes away from Iowa becoming Scott Walker’s … Continue reading →

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Iowa Is One Vote From Being Wisconsin

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Funny that we would ever use Wisconsin as an example of a state that is heading the wrong way. But since they elected Scott Walker and then reaffirmed his governorship, the state of Wisconsin is about the finest example of … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Good news for Burlington! The transit system in Burlington has been honored as the “Most Improved Urban Transit System of the Year” by the Iowa Department of Transportation. During 2011, ridership on Burlington Urban System—BUS—increased 18.15 percent. At the same … Continue reading →

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