‘Members in the News’ Archives
Hanson Introduces Cost-Savings Proposal on School Buses
State Representative Curt Hanson of Fairfield introduced legislation last week to set up a centralized school bus purchasing system, set to save schools over $500 per school bus. State-managed school bus buying cooperative proposed January 25, 2013 By O. Kay Henderson A bill awaiting committee action in the Iowa House would set up a [...]
Gaskill Stresses Importance of Statewide Preschool
State Representative Mary Gaskill of Ottumwa stressed the importance of statewide universal preschool in a statement made yesterday. “I want to make absolutely sure that we continue to fund that so that our kids can get a good start because it's proven by statistics that you absolutely learn better in your early years so let’s help them, [...]
Steckman Weighs in on Governor’s Education Summit
Representative Sharon Steckman of Mason City, ranking member of the House Education Committee, attended the Governor's daylong education summit and gave her take on the Governor's plan for education. In the article, Rep. Steckman emphasized giving teachers additional instruction, as well as increasing respect for their practice. Statewide [...]
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 [...]
Representative Kelley: Investing in America’s Future
Representative Dan Kelley of Newton had the opportunity to write a post for the White House Blog after President Obama visited TPI Composites in Newton. The President highlighted investments in clean energy by passing legislation that will extend the Production Tax Credit. Here are Representative Kelley's reflections: Iowa State [...]