Thursday, June 29, 2017
Several changes to how Iowan’s seek relief in the courts passed the Legislature this session. Major reforms were ma ...
Dr. Phil Miller of Fairfield announced today he will seek the Democratic nomination to replace State Representative ...
In an effort to prevent repeat drunk driving offenders, a new program commonly called Sobriety 24/7 passed the legi ...
Significant changes to the regulation of guns in Iowa were enacted by the legislature this session. Major reforms w ...
Homeowners Affected Under New CAFO Law
Iowa homeowners whose quality of life or property values have been impacted by confined feeding operations (CAFOS) may now have even fewer options. Under a bill approved by the Republican-led Legislature, if a CAFO moves next to your property and rui ...
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Changes to Alcohol Policy Could Spur Economic Development
The Legislature has approved sweeping changes to Iowa’s alcohol policy intended to encourage economic development and tourism across the state. Some of the main changes will allow for breweries to now sell wine by the glass and small native distiller ...
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GOP Turns Budget Surplus to Deficit
Lawmakers closed the 2017 legislative session putting the finishing touches on the fiscal year 2018 budget as well as addressing a $131 million state budget deficit in fiscal year 2017. While the state had a $900 million surplus just a few years ago, ...
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Bills Allow Iowa Schools Flexibility in Funding
Two bills have been sent to the Governor that allow school districts flexibility in using funds after they have met the obligations of their intended purpose. This would allow school districts to fill in some gaps in educational programming. Democrat ...
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Inside the Iowa House: 2017 Session Ends
Democrats opened the 2017 Iowa Legislature ready to work together with the Republican-led majority to make progress for all Iowans again. But Republicans chose a different path this session. And Iowans noticed. Instead of working with us, Republican ...
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Bill Lowers Wages for 65,000 Iowans
Instead of raising wages, Republican lawmakers approved a bill this year to lower wages for 65,000 Iowans. After waiting for Iowa lawmakers to act for nearly a decade, four Iowa counties recently increased the minimum wage in their own communities to ...
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Insurance Autism Coverage Approved
There are limited resources for coverage of autism services for minors provided by the State of Iowa. The Autism Support Program provides payments for applied behavioral analysis treatment for autism spectrum disorder. However, the Program has strict ...
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