Listen as Iowa reforms mental health services
Today (11/17/11) the Mental Health and Disability Services Study Committee of the Iowa Legislature hears recommendations from various working groups regarding how best to provide mental health...
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Interns vs Gronstal on Iowa Press this week
Senate Democratic Interns MinJu Kang and Ashley Zitzner prepare to grill Senator Mike Gronstal on the set of IPTV’s Iowa Press. Here’s more information on becoming an intern during the 2012 session....
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Help make state government better
As we head toward the 2012 session, the Legislature is looking for your suggestions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state government. To share your ideas, go to...
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Iowa no longer mailing out paper tax forms
Iowa taxpayers will no longer receive paper tax forms and booklets delivered to their mailboxes. The Iowa Department of Revenue encourages taxpayers to file their returns electronically, which is more...
View Article(VIDEO) Iowa Senate votes to “Buy American”
The Iowa Senate voted 37-13 on Monday, March 12, to make sure state taxpayer dollars support job creation here at home. The “Buy American Act” (Senate File 2287) would ensure that most publicly funded...
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(VIDEO) Gronstal, Paulsen discuss the 2012 session on Iowa Press
Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal: “We did some things on job creation in this state on making sure that the resources are there to provide for education and training of employees in this state to...
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Legislative Session in Review
Senate stays focused in 2012 Prepared by the Senate Democratic Staff (PDF) Balancing the budget without raising taxes. Iowa is expected to have a budget surplus of about $258 million when the...
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Iowans: Get involved through boards and commissions
Interested in getting involved with government? Iowa has over 180 boards and commissions that advise all areas of state government—the Legislature, the Governor and state agencies. This spring, more...
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Expand middle class by putting IOWA FIRST when it comes to state purchasing
Senate Democratic Leaders today announced an effort to change the State of Iowa’s purchasing procedures to put Iowa small businesses first when it comes to state purchasing. “What Iowa businesses need...
View ArticleSave time with DMV online services
The Iowa Department of Transportation offers many online services that can save you a trip to the DMV. At https://mymvd.iowadot.gov, you can: • Sign up for an e-mail reminder when it’s time to renew...
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