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Author: deanfiihr Published: November 26th, 2007
Early Care Best Practices Study Committee
Monday, November 26, 2007 at 9:00AM
Rm 102, Supreme Court Consult Rm, State Capitol
Livestock Odor Study Committee
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 10:00AM
Rm 103, Supreme Court Chamber, State Capitol
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Author: admin Published: November 19th, 2007
The Skilled Worker Shortage Committee wrapped up work today with a series of recommedations for the 2008 Legislature to consider. The goal of the committee, which was co-chaired by State Representative Roger Thomas and formed at the request of State Representative Art Staed of Cedar Rapids, was to consider educational system improvements and other options to the looming shortages of skilled workers in Iowa.
Recommendations include expanded partnerships, increased graduation rates, more worker training, and additional worker recruitment. Here’s the full list of committee recommendations:
Connecting Young People to the World of Work (more…)
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Author: deanfiihr Published: November 19th, 2007
TIME-21 Transportation Funding Study Committee
Monday, November 19, 2007 at 9:00AM
Rm 103, Supreme Court Chamber, State Capitol
Skilled Worker Shortage Study Committee
Monday, November 19, 2007 at 10:00AM
Room 22, State Capitol
Home-based Child Care Study Committee
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 10:00AM
Rm 103, Supreme Court Chamber, State Capitol
Thursday, November 22 — State Offices Closed
Friday, November 23 — State Offices Closed
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Author: deanfiihr Published: November 12th, 2007
Energy Efficiency Study Committee
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 9:00AM
Rm 103, Supreme Court Chamber, State Capitol
Administrative Rules Review Committee
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 9:00AM
Room 22, State Capitol
Legislative Commission on Affordable Health Care Plans for Small Businesses and Families
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 9:00AM
Northeast Iowa Community College, Dubuque
State Prison System Planning Study Committee
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 10:00AM
Rm 103, Supreme Court Chamber, State Capitol
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Author: deanfiihr Published: November 9th, 2007
House Speaker Pat Murphy of Dubuque has appointed State Representative Tyler Olson of Cedar Rapids as chair of the Health Care Services subcommittee that will examine ways to make health care more affordable for small businesses.
“Businesses large and small are struggling with the competitive disadvantage of rising health care costs that often get passed on to employees. I look forward to building on our association health plan legislation passed in 2007 by listening to consumers, businesses and health care leaders,” said Olson. (more…)
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