‘2012 Session Information’ Archives
Author: deanfiihr Published: November 4th, 2011
State Representative Chris Hall of Sioux City has been appointed to serve as Ranking Member of the House Economic Development Appropriations Committee for the 2012 legislative session.
“Rep. Hall is committed to creating new opportunities and bringing good-paying jobs to Sioux City and across our state. Working with the head of the new Economic Development Authority Debi Durham, Hall will make sure Sioux City is well served in the state’s job creation efforts next year,” said House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy.
“Chris has a reputation for working across party lines and advocating for our community in Des Moines. This is a positive step for Sioux City,” said Dave Bernstein, a Sioux City businessman who is Vice Chair of the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board.
In addition to serving as Ranking Member, Hall will also serve on Appropriations, Economic Growth & Rebuild Iowa, Natural Resources and Transportation committees.
“Growing our economy and putting Iowans back to work is my top priority and I’m proud to be chosen to help lead the Economic Development Appropriations Committee. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to move our state forward,” said Hall.
The 2012 legislative session starts on January 9th.
Tags: chris hall, Economic Development, iowa jobs
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Author: deanfiihr Published: November 3rd, 2011
State Representative Kirsten Running-Marquardt of Cedar Rapids has been selected by her colleagues to serve as an Assistant Democratic Leader in the Iowa House of Representatives for the 2012 legislative session.
“Rep. Running-Marquardt will be a great addition to the leadership team in the House and I know she will make sure the hardworking people of Cedar Rapids have a strong voice at the State Capitol,” said House Democratic Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy of Des Moines. “Her fresh perspective, hard work ethic and strong leadership abilities are a great asset to our caucus as we work to strengthen our economy and create good-paying jobs.”
“I look forward to serving in this new leadership role and keeping the House focused on issues important to middle class families like jobs, quality education, and affordable health care,” said Running-Marquardt.
In addition to her leadership role, Rep. Running-Marquardt will serve on the Administration & Rules, Appropriations, Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa, Labor, and Local Government House Committees.
The 2012 Legislative Session starts on Monday, January 9th.
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Author: deanfiihr Published: September 15th, 2011
Communications Internship
House Democratic Caucus
Description: Interns will work directly with the Democratic Representatives of the Iowa House at the State Capitol in Des Moines during the legislative session. They will assist the communications department in a variety of activities including:
- Press release production and distribution
- Media list management
- Newsletter production and distribution
- Web publishing/designing
- Video and radio production and editing
- Official photography for representatives and constituents
Skills Preferred (not required):
- Solid Writing Skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Experience with sound/video editing software
- Experience with HTML and web page production/design software
Minimum Time Requirement: 10 hours per week
Internship Dates: January through April, 2012 (flexible start and end dates)
Salary: Unpaid
Application Deadline: Friday, October 21, 2012
Send resume, cover letter and hours available to the address, email or fax below. Please contact Dean at 515-281-0817 if you have any questions.
Dean Fiihr, Communications Director
Democratic Caucus Staff
State Capitol
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
dean.fiihr@legis.state.ia.us
Phone: 515-281-0817
Fax: 515-281-5868
Category 2012 Session Information, Featured, Recent News |
Author: deanfiihr Published: September 13th, 2011
The Iowa Legislature is looking for ambitious junior and senior area high school students to learn more about the legislative process by applying to serve as a Page in the Iowa House of Representatives for the 2012 Legislative Session.
Serving as a Page in the Iowa House of Representatives gives students the opportunity to participate in the legislative process. They provide invaluable assistance to Representatives and House staff by running errands, delivering messages, and distributing bills and amendments. Pages also “staff” committee meetings and help the chairperson by handing out materials during the meetings.
Pages are hired as employees of the Iowa House of Representatives. They receive $8.57 per hour and are expected to work from 8 a.m. until the House adjourns for the day from Monday thru Thursday, since the Legislature does not work on Friday. Uniforms are provided. Work begins on January 9, 2012 and goes to the end of the session, which usually runs until the end of April.
Students interested in serving as Pages must submit their application by Friday, October 7th. Students will also be interviewed as part of the selection process. Applications must be filled at www.legis.state.ia.us/PageInfo and returned to the Chief Clerk of the Iowa House.
Students who are interested in becoming a Page can visit www.legis.state.ia.us/PageInfo for more information. Parental permission is required to participate in this program.
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Category 2012 Session Information, Featured, Recent News |
