‘2012 Session Information’ Archives
New Laws Hit the Books on July 1
Several new laws will hit the books on July 1, the start of the state’s new fiscal year. Below are a few new laws Iowans should be aware of that could impact their lives. Some of the changes taking effect on July 1 include: High Quality Jobs – $15 million for a new initiative to help local businesses expand and bring new jobs to [...]
Republican War on Women Continues
Republicans won't give up their divisive, extreme agenda. This time they are targeting low-income women who are victims of rape and incest. Rep. Lisa Heddens of Ames: "Look who it's going to affect: low-income women who are seeking medical attention for situations of rape and incest," Heddens told HuffPost. "You are re-victimizing the [...]
“Funnel” Deadline: What’s still alive?
Last week marked the halfway point of the 2012 session. With the Legislature’s first self-imposed “funnel” deadline last Friday, bills that were not approved by a House or Senate committee this week are “dead” for the year unless they are budget, taxation or oversight bills. Agriculture List of Eligible Bills HF [...]
Republican Education Plans Fail Iowa Students
House Democrats said new budget documents released today show House Republicans aren’t interested in growing Iowa’s skilled workforce or education reform efforts. “The Republican education budget is a failure for Iowa students and the future of our economy,” said House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy of Des Moines. “Now more than [...]
Republicans Pull the Plug on Job Creation
House Republicans released their budget for the 2013 year and it hits the state's job creation efforts and education especially hard. Here's the response from House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy: The Republican budget will pull the plug on our job creation efforts next year. House Democrats are committed to strengthening our economy and [...]