Category Archives: Iowa Legislature

Gronstal’s Pledge To Iowans On Opening Day

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Senator Gronstal's Pledge To Iowans On Opening Day This is an excerpt from Senator Gronstal's speech at the beginning of the 84th General Assembly today. You can read the entire speech at IowaDemocrats.org. Also see Blog for Iowa Guide To … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: With Republicans controlling Terrace Hill and the Iowa House of Representatives, a lot of news is expected from the Iowa Capitol … Continue reading →

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2011 Guide to Visiting the Iowa Capitol

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Paul Deaton

2011 Guide to Visiting the Iowa State Capitol by Paul Deaton The 2011 Iowa Legislature convenes on January 10 and the new year has been flush with preparations to let our elected officials know where we stand. Across the state, … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa Guide to the 2011 Legislative Session

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Blog for Iowa Guide to the 2011 Legislative Session by Paul Deaton [Editor's Note: Links were updated to reflect the new Iowa General Assembly web site on January 13, 2011]. Looking ahead to the 2011 Iowa legislative session, it is … 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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Turkey Time for Iowa House Members

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Turkey Time for Iowa House Members by Paul Deaton“If there was an original thought in the 2010 House session, it was missed among the self-serving and often overly personal anecdotes alleged to have relevance to what Iowans face every day.“While … Continue reading →

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