(DES MOINES) Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Garwin) has released information on a few notable bills that were passed during the 2013 legislative session which go into effect on July 1, 2013."I look forward to spending time this summer and fall meeting with Iowans to get their feedback on these new laws as ...

It's been a busy summer so far. We got through graduation and the party for Adam. We have also visited Upper Iowa University with him. Adam is going to work all summer at Hometown Foods. Maggie is enjoying her summer vacation and can't wait for our family trip to Seattle. I'm back to full-time ...

The 2013 session was adjourned on Thursday, May 23. We accomplished a great deal this year. And of course there were a few disappointments, but very few.I am greatly encouraged by the quality of folks that we have in the Iowa House of Representatives, I am especially proud of being part of the ...

State Senator Steve Sodders (D-State Center )says the 2013 session of the Iowa Legislature took a comprehensive approach towards strengthening and expanding Iowa's middle class."Iowa is taking significant steps forward in jobs, education, health care, and lower taxes," said Sodders. "We've ...

The final days of the 2013 session brought great news for Iowans who want to do more for their families, and for Iowa businesses in need of skilled employees.Thanks to the largest investment ever in our community colleges, Iowans will get the chance to improve their skills, qualify for better ...

The 2013 Legislature is in overtime. While the Iowa House and Senate have agreed on how much to spend, we still need to hammer out the final details of a balanced state budget that makes smart investments in Iowa's future.The path to a dynamic economy is to strengthen and grow Iowa's middle ...

Week sixteen of the session is done, we have completed the official calendar but we have not adjourned. The activity level intensified this week as we finally were able to deal with the appropriations bills sent over from the Senate. There is much more to be done. We do not yet have resolution ...

Week fifteen of the session is done, one week to go in the official calendar. We have voted on over 200 bills on the floor of the House. Work on Appropriations bills dominated the past week; the House ran six on the floor in one day. Nearly all of them will end up in a conference committee made ...

Small businesses want to expand Iowa's middle class by attracting and retaining the best workers. Providing good health care benefits is one way to do that.Unfortunately, health care is the fastest-growing expense for small business owners. On average, small businesses pay 18 percent more than ...

Week fourteen of the session is done. We have run through nearly all the minor bills and work continues on the remaining four major issues. These four issues are: the budget, property tax reform, education reform, and medical care for poverty level citizens (Healthy Iowa Plan vs. Medicare ...