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.
On Thursday the legislature heard the Condition of the Guard speech delivered by Major General Timothy Orr. General Orr highlighted the Home Base Iowa initiative that was passed by the legislature last year. This program was designed to attract military veterans to Iowa to live. Over 1,000 ...
Iowa has a shortage of skilled workers. Employers say it's the No. 1 obstacle to growing our economy.A new report from the Iowa Student Aid Commission highlights the need for training and education after high school. The Condition of Higher Education in Iowa 2014 reports that 36 percent of ...
Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Garwin) unveiled his legislative proposal, the Safe at Home act, to give victims of domestic abuse, or anyone who is concerned for their safety, address confidentiality at the Secretary of State's office at a press conference on Thursday, Feb. 5.This Safe at Home act has ...
Week 3Committee work on bills is in full swing. The committees and appropriations sub-committees are not only moving bills, but they are also hearing updates from the various departments and organizations they fund. For example, on Monday we had a three hour marathon Appropriations meeting ...
The GRMC Auxiliary invites the public to participate in the annual Iowa Hospital Associations Legislative Day, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 25. Legislative Day allows area residents to be healthcare advocates about the governments role in healthcare policy and funding.This years Legislative ...
"Me personally, 10 cents. Let's do it once," State Senator Steve Sodders (D-State Center) said about the current move to raise motor fuel taxes in Iowa. His view came during a Listening Post he hosted at the Tama Public Library on Friday, Jan. 23.He predicted the gas tax issue would be a top ...
Even with a favorable Iowa Supreme Court decision, State Senator Steve Sodders (D-State Center) said he does not envision the Iowa Juvenile Home / State Training School for Girls in Toledo to reopen in its previous role.The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to hear ...
Week 2The formalities that mark the first week have given way to committee meetings. Bills are getting filed and assigned to committees and subcommittees. We've gotten down to business.The BudgetThe primary budget issue this week is school funding. The governor proposed a 1.25% increase in ...
The Chief Justice of Iowa's Supreme Court, Mark Cady, told legislators this week that Iowans can be proud of our state's court system, which is one of the best in the nation.The top priorities of the Judicial Branch are ensuring public safety and protecting Iowa's children. Since the ...