‘2012 Session Information’ Archives
House Approves National Guard Tuition Assistance
The Iowa House approved a bipartisan bill today to prevent a tuition hike on National Guard members who are back in college this year. Last week, House Democrats pushed Republicans to approve the bill quickly and end the uncertainty for National Guard students. The bill was approved by the Senate last week and now goes to the Governor. Here's [...]
Democrats Urge Quick Action on National Guard Tuition Help
House Democrats today encouraged Republicans to take quick action on two bills to prevent tuition hikes on national guard members and improve safety at Iowa’s correctional institutions. “House Democrats are ready to take swift action this week and stop the tuition hike on national guard members. We are ready to work with Republicans and [...]
Veterans Day at the Capitol is Wednesday, January 18th
The annual Veterans Day at the Capitol is coming up on Wednesday, January 18th. All service members, veterans, and their families are welcomed and encouraged to attend. The day will give Iowans concerned about veteran’s issues a chance to meet with their legislators and other veterans. The Iowa Veterans Coalition sponsors the Day at the [...]
House Democrats React to Governor’s Condition of the State Address
Governor Terry Branstad delivered the annual Condition of the State address in a joint session of the Iowa Legislature on Tuesday. Democrats joined the Governor's call for bi-partisan on job creation and helping small businesses. In the photo below, State Representative John Wittneben of Estherville was one of the legislators who escorted [...]
2012 Session Opens; Jobs Top Priority
The 2012 Legislative Session convened today at the State Capitol in Des Moines. House Democrats vowed to work together with Republicans to help create good-paying jobs and grow Iowa's middle class. Here is the opening day speech from House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy: Thank you Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Ladies, and Gentleman of the [...]