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2009 Iowa Legislative Watch
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Our state lawmakers are faced with many challenges in 2009. From a budget shortfall to rebuilding from floods and tornadoes, and helping the many Iowans who are unemployed. |
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Could TouchPlay Return to Iowa?CEDAR RAPIDS - Slot machine sounds fell silent in Iowa more than three years ago. Now some lawmakers want to bring TouchPlay machines back in an effort to boost state revenue. In 2006, the legislature... Read more » Alcohol, Marijuana and Meth Top List of Abused Substances in IowaDES MOINES - Alcohol continues to be the substance most frequently abused by Iowans.
Culver Orders 10 Percent Spending CutDES MOINES - Iowa Gov. Chet Culver says he'll sign an executive order cutting the state budget by 10 percent in response to a big drop in tax revenue. “We cannot wait. We cannot delay. We have to act,” Culver said. Speaking Thursday at a news conference, Culver estimated the reduction to executive branch agencies would amount to $600 million. Read more » 
Gov. to Unveil Plan for Cutting Iowa BudgetDES MOINES (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver is unveiling his plans for a 10 percent across-the board budget cut, slashing $565 million in spending and forcing hundreds of layoffs. Culver is to announce... Read more » 
Christie Vilsack Says No to Senate RunDES MOINES (AP) - Former Iowa first lady Christie Vilsack says she's decided not to seek the Democratic nomination to run against Republican U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley. Vilsack released a statement... Read more » 
Lawmakers Eye TouchPlay to Ease Budget CrisisCEDAR RAPIDS - Iowa's budget crisis could force a conversation about bringing up the banned TouchPlay machines. Sate lawmakers pulled the plug on approximately 6,700 TouchPlay video gaming machines... Read more » 
Conlin May Join US Senate Race in IowaDES MOINES (AP) - Democrat Roxanne Conlin says she's considering running for the U.S. Senate in 2010 against Republican Sen. Charles Grassley. The Des Moines Register says in a copyright story on Friday... Read more » 
Iowa Republican Party Event to Air on C-SPANDES MOINES - An event featuring Iowa's six potential candidates for Governor will be televised nationally on C-Span. The November 7th Iowa Republican Party event will be headlined by Minnesota Governor... Read more »
Culver's Pay to be Cut 10 Percent AfterallDES MOINES (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver has changed course and will take a 10 percent pay cut as previously announced. Culver said earlier this month he would reduce his $130,000 annual salary to match... Read more » 
Candidates Sticking with Gov Race Despite BranstadDES MOINES (AP) - If former Gov. Terry Branstad joins the field of Republicans seeking the nomination to run for governor, don't look for many other candidates to drop out. Branstad was governor for... Read more » 
Candidates for Cedar Rapids Mayor Debate at RotaryCEDAR RAPIDS - Many Cedar Rapids business leaders saw see the three candidates for mayor in action on Monday. The latest debate took place in front of hundreds of downtown rotary club members and others.... Read more » 
Gov. Culver: $1 Billion Shortfall Possible Next YearDES MOINES (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver says the state could face a budget shortfall of $1 billion in the next fiscal year. Culver told staff of The Des Moines Register on Thursday that he agreed with estimates... Read more » 
Culver Climbs Aboard Train for Another Iowa TripDES MOINES (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver will see the state by train again as he promotes investment in Iowa's rail system. State transportation officials and rail advocates will join Culver on the... Read more »
Branstad's Decision Expected TodayDES MOINES - Former Gov. Terry Branstad is expected to announce Friday he will become a candidate for a fifth term. Branstad, who has been president of Des Moines University since 2003, will speak to... Read more »
Iowa Officials Predict 1,000 State LayoffsDES MOINES (AP) - Officials say budget cuts ordered by Gov. Chet Culver will force layoffs of at least 1,000 state workers, and that number could go far higher. Asked Thursday about the job reductions,... Read more » 
Culver Trims Pay 10 Percent, Matching Budget CutDES MOINES (AP) - Days after he ordered state spending slashed by 10 percent across-the-board, Gov. Chet Culver says he will take the same 10 percent cut in his salary as governor. Culver announced... Read more » 
Branstad Plans Speech at Des Moines UniversityDES MOINES (AP) - Former Gov. Terry Branstad has scheduled a closed-door speech to students and staff at Des Moines University on Friday, fueling speculation that he'll say something about his plans for... Read more » 
Iowa City Schools to Lose $5.5 Million After State Budget CutsIOWA CITY - A 10-percent cut in the state budget could force Iowa City schools to borrow money from itself. The cut means the district will lose more than $5.5 million in state aid. At Tuesday night's... Read more » 
Former NY Gov. Pataki Plans Iowa EventDES MOINES (AP) - Former New York Gov. George Pataki will return to Iowa next month to raise money for local Republicans. Brian Kennedy, finance director for the Scott County Republican Party,... Read more » 
Culver Sets Date to Fill Taylor's SeatDES MOINES (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver has scheduled a special election Nov. 24 to fill the seat of a Cedar Rapids legislator who announced earlier this week that he would resign. The election in House... Read more » 
State Rep. Taylor of Cedar Rapids Resigning SeatCEDAR RAPIDS - State representative Dick Taylor announced he is resigning. The Cedar Rapids democrat has served 10 years in the House. He was elected and re-elected six times in the historically Democratic... Read more » 
Culver Mulls Early Retirment to Help 2010 BudgetDES MOINES (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver is considering an early-retirement package for older workers as a way to trim state payroll costs next year. The Des Moines Register says in a copyright story on Monday... Read more » 
Iowa Democrats May Have to Drop Key IssuesDES MOINES (AP) - Iowa lawmakers again say they are pushing toward adjournment, but as in previous weeks, a number of hurdles stand in their way. Senate Majority Leader Michael Gronstal says Democrats... Read more » |
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