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Major Tort Reforms Passed by Legislature

Several changes to how Iowan’s seek relief in the courts passed the Legislature this session. Major reforms were made to medical malpractice suits, suing for defects in property, a ...
FAIRFIELD VETERINARIAN PHIL MILLER TO SEEK DEMOCRA...

Dr. Phil Miller of Fairfield announced today he will seek the Democratic nomination to replace State Representative Curt Hanson of Fairfield, who passed away recently. “I’m terribl ...
Legislature Passes Sobriety 24/7 Program to Target...

In an effort to prevent repeat drunk driving offenders, a new program commonly called Sobriety 24/7 passed the legislature this year. The program requires anyone convicted of a cri ...
Major Gun Changes Signed by Governor

Significant changes to the regulation of guns in Iowa were enacted by the legislature this session. Major reforms were made to the purchasing, carrying, and use of firearms - speci ...

Re-Vitalizing Rural Iowa

September 23, 2014(0) Comments

Over the last 50 years, many rural communities have experienced a significant decline in population. We all must work together to re-populate rural Iowa and capitalize on the stre ...

Boosting Iowa’s Middle Class

September 09, 2014(0) Comments

The foundation of our economy is rooted in the strength of the middle class. The last decade has been especially tough for the middle class with stagnant wages that have not kept ...

Education Key to Growing Skilled Workforce

August 27, 2014(0) Comments

The future of Iowa’s economy depends on a highly skilled workforce that is ready to compete with workers from around the globe. Iowa can compete and win in this global economy as ...

Skills Training Available to Iowans

July 17, 2014(0) Comments

Iowans looking to develop skills or a technical trade have additional opportunities after actions taken by the Iowa Legislature. The new opportunities are designed to address Iowa ...

2014 Session Recap: Boosting Iowa’s Job Creation Efforts

June 12, 2014(0) Comments

Iowans looking for help landing a good paying job received a boost after changes to the state’s apprenticeship training program became law. Iowa’s apprenticeship training programs ...

More Iowans to Qualify for Child Care Tax Credit

April 28, 2014(0) Comments

In an effort to help middle class families, the House approved a tax credit to help Iowans offset the cost of child care. The Iowa Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit is a refunda ...

Help for First Time Homebuyers

April 02, 2014(0) Comments

Iowans looking to purchase their first home will have extra help under legislation passed by the Iowa House. The bill would allow first time home buyers to set up a savings accou ...

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