‘Video’ Archives
Opening Remarks from Rep. Janet Petersen of Des Moines Chair of the House Commerce Committee
Last week, 80,000 Iowans got some terrible news – their health insurance premiums are going up an average of 18% next year. Since the announcement from Wellmark, which controls about 70% of the private insurance market in Iowa, we have heard from hundreds of Iowans who [Read More]
2010 Session Begins: Balanced Budget, Jobs Top Priorities
The 2010 legislative session opened on Monday, January 11th at the State Capitol. House leaders said the session will focus on help for middle class families and small businesses. Priorities include balancing the budget without raising taxes, creating good-paying [Read More]
CHILDREN, VETS FIRST IN EDUCATION BUDGET
Early childhood and affordable higher education for veterans were key priorities for the Iowa House of Representatives today when it approved the Education Appropriations Budget. “In today’s tough economic times, we must make sure every Iowan has access to a quality, [Read More]
Farm and Small Business Tax Cut
On the eve of the federal tax deadline, House and Senate Democrats today announced that their middle-class tax cut plan will provide fairer, lower taxes for most Iowa farmers and small businesses. “As the director of a rural economic development corporation, I strongly [Read More]
Statehouse News – December 19, 2008
This weeks edition of the House Democratic Caucus Newsletter is available in PDF format here. Topics include: Disaster Aid Budget Recommendations Condition of Education Generation Iowa Recommendations Status of Wind Energy Production in Iowa + much, much, [Read More]
