Category Archives: Iowa Legislature

Is Scott Walker An Appropriate Role Model For Governor Branstad?

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Trish Nelson

This morning, I read some disturbing news. Governor Branstad has been “inspired” by Wisconsin Governor Walker’s re-call victory to push for his brand of horrendous, anti-worker legislation…in Iowa. And although Walker survived the recall efforts this week, the silver lining … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Dave Bradley

2012 successes for jobs, education, economy The 2012 session resulted in some significant successes for Iowans. We’ve once again balanced the state budget without raising taxes. And we’ve approved measures that will move this state forward, create jobs, grow our … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Dave Bradley

The legislative session is going longer than scheduled. I hope it will wrap up soon, but we won’t gavel out until Iowa has a balanced state budget that keeps our commitments to students, working families and local communities on education, … Continue reading →

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Courtney Report 27 – April – 2012

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Doing more to create jobs for Iowans and grow our state’s economy is still my top priority as the 2012 session winds down. The Iowa Senate is working to invest $62 million in job creation and economic growth. The Republican-controlled … Continue reading →

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Help Save Iowa’s Public Lands From The “Efficiency” Bill

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert From the Iowa Sierra Club: The Iowa House of Representatives will soon consider House File 2449, referred to as the “efficiency” bill, that directs the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to inventory all of its public lands (Division … Continue reading →

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Cedar Valley Voices: Wrapping Up

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Today’s guest post is by Larry Hodgden of Tipton. Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his  wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three children and seven grandchildren who keep him very busy. Family, … Continue reading →

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On-line Education

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Once again we have David Hunt of Tipton gracing us with a guest post. David is a former teacher of the year from his days at North Cedar High School. He is also part of the Cedar Valley Voices group … Continue reading →

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Senator Hogg: Nuclear Power Bill A “Radical Departure” For Iowa

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Two letters in the Des Moines Register are right on target about the bill now being considered in the Iowa legislature (House File 561) that will force taxpayers to fund a MidAmerican Energy study to assess the feasibility of a … Continue reading →

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Iowa Senate Tackles Robocalls, Loopholes, And Corporate Campaign Cash

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Keeping Iowa elections fair and free senate.iowa.gov/democrats/keeping-iowa-elections-fair-and-free/ Transparency and accountability in Iowa campaign spending will increase if two bipartisan bills approved by the Senate become law. The first measure, sponsored by Iowa’s Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, closes loopholes and … Continue reading →

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Cedar Valley Voices – The Funnel and Women’s Rights

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Larry Hodgden of Tipton is among a group of writer’s who provide an alternative voice to Rep. Kaufmann’s column is the small town papers around Iowa City. He has graciously consented to allow me to republish these letters. Thank you … Continue reading →

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