Author: deanfiihr Published: December 21st, 2009
From the Marshalltown Times-Republican, by Ken Black:
Jobs and balanced budget top legislative priorities in 2010
By Ken Black
The upcoming session of the Legislature will be very difficult and focus on finding ways to make the state leaner and more efficient, local and state leaders said Friday.
“With the national recession still causing pain for many middle class families, we will work to create good-paying jobs, help small businesses expand and make sure the unemployed get the skills the need to land a job,” said House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, D-Des Moines. (more…)
Tags: Kevin McCarthy, mark smith, Marshalltown iowa, Steve Sodders
Category Budget, Featured |
Author: deanfiihr Published: September 9th, 2009
State Representative Mark Smith of Marshalltown kicked-off a new health care commission of Iowans today at the State Capitol that will craft a plan to ensure all Iowans have quality, affordable health care. Created by the Iowa Legislature last session, the commission will build on a plan started three years ago that will make Iowa the first in the nation to ensure every child has health care.
The Health Care Coverage Commission is made up of 11 private citizens and will continue work throughout the fall. The initial report will be completed by January 1, 2010 before the 2010 legislative session begins.
Tags: Health Care, health care reform, iowa health insurance, mark smith
Category Health Care |
