Rep. Lisa Heddens update: March 8
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By Rep. Lisa Heddens
Government Reorganization To Save $265 Million:
The Iowa House of Representatives gave final approval to another piece of the government reorganization effort that will save taxpayers $265 million next year.
Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell update: March 8
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By Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell
The Problem….
Health care is one of the most important issues I have worked on. I have two examples of “poster children” for health care reform although neither of them are children. Both are Iowans.
Rep. Dave Deyoe update: March 8
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By Rep. Dave Deyoe
Economic Growth Committee Discusses Jobs Finally:
On Wednesday, February 24, 2010, the House Economic Growth Committee concluded its final committee meeting of the session by inviting Iowa businesses to testify on Iowa’s business climate. The meeting marked the first time this session the committee engaged in an in-...
Rep. Dave Deyoe update: March 1
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By Rep. Dave Deyoe
Higher Insurance Premiums? Don’t Worry–Just Add Mandates:
On Thursday, the House and Senate Commerce Committees held a rare joint meeting to discuss one of the bigger issues facing Iowans today – health insurance premiums. It was learned last week that 80,000 Iowans were receiving double-digit premium hikes for their...
Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell update: Feb. 26
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By Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell
Good News:
…for Iowa’s Guards and Reserves
As members of the Iowa Guard and Reserve continue to play a key role in military operations overseas, I’ve been working to help military families in education, health care, employment, custody issues, and voting. With nearly 4,000 Iowans on the...
Rep. Lisa Heddens update: Feb. 26
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By Rep. Lisa Heddens
Texting While Driving Ban Passes House:
In an effort to improve safety on Iowa’s roadways and save lives, the House approved a ban on text messaging, instant messaging, and e-mailing while driving this week. Numerous studies have shown that texting is one of the more serious distractions, even showing that a person who is...
Rep. Rich Olive update: Feb. 25
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By Rep. Rich Olive
Texting ban will improve safety on Iowa roadways
Iowa streets and highways will be safer for all drivers because of a texting ban approved this week by the Iowa Senate.
Rep. Herman Quirmbach update: Feb. 22
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By Rep. Herman Quirmbach
Upcoming Public Forums:
Ames Chamber of Commerce Legislative Lunch. – 12:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at First National Bank, 405 5th St.
(To register, call Ames Chamber at 232-2310).
Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell update: Feb. 19
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By Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell
Holding insurance companies accountable:
This week, the primary health insurance company in Iowa (Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield) announced an 18% insurance rate hike for customers that impacts over 80,000 Iowans. In these tough economic times, middle class families can’t afford these outrageous...
Rep. Rich Olive update: Feb. 18
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By Rep. Rich Olive
Protecting Iowa voters from corporate campaign spending run amok:
We are moving quickly at the Statehouse to protect middle-class families from big corporations and shadowy organizations after a controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision.