The Legislature closed out the 2015 session with Senate Democrats opting to end five months of gridlock on school funding. The goal of the compromise is to maintain educational opportunities and boost student achievement.The final agreement provides an additional $156 million for the 2015-16 ...
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, QUALITY SCHOOLS REMAIN KEY STICKING POINTSAdam has made it through another year at Iowa State with great grades. He is now studying journalism and media. He was able to apply for and got an internship with the Times-Republican. Let me know what you think of his ...
Iowa is among the first states to create a teacher leadership system designed to boost student achievement, increase teaching expertise and raise the status of the teaching profession.Research shows a correlation between a school's ability to keep good teachers and student achievement. Iowa's ...
On Thursday, May 7, Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Garwin) joined Governor Terry Branstad as he signed House File 585 into law. Commonly referred to as the Safe at Home Act, Rep. Fisher sponsored the bill and floor-managed it through the House and continued to work with Senators and the governor to move ...
Iowa's court system works for all Iowans. Our Judicial Branch: Enforces criminal laws. Resolves civil legal disputes, thus maintaining a stable and robust business environment. Resolves family law disputes, including child custody, paternity and child support. Protects victims of domestic ...
Week 14This Tuesday was marked by another tradition, the induction of new members to the Pioneer Lawmakers. These are legislators, legislative staff, and registered lobbyists that have marked 20 years since they were first elected or began work at the capitol. The ceremony is a joint session of ...
State Senator Steve Sodders (D-State Center) will host Listening Posts: Saturday, April 25 at 1:30: Legislative Listening Post in Tama at the Meskwaki Nation Tribal Center, 349 Meskwaki Road. Saturday, April 25 at 12 noon: Legislative Listening Post in Toledo at the El Campensino Restaurant, ...
An earful about the Iowa Juvenile Home in Toledo topped local residents comments heard by State Senator Steve Sodders (D-State Center) on Friday in Tama. Souders hosted his second Listening Post of 2015 legislative session for constituents at the Tama Public Library at noon.The comments ...
State Senator Steve Sodders (D- State Center) invites Tama area residents to share concerns and suggestions with him during a town hall listening post at the Tama Public Library, 401 Siegel Street, on Friday, Feb. 20, from noon- 1 p.m.
State Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Garwin) recently donated $500 of his unused legislative expenses to the Vining Fire Department. The department will use the money towards the purchase of new studded tires for one of the trucks. This year, Rep. Fisher has donated $10,000 to volunteer fire departments ...