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UPDATE: House, Senate OK auto fee hike for road work; Culver says he'll sign Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:30:57 CDT
DES MOINES—Iowa drivers would see their vehicle registration fees increase under a plan narrowly approved by the House and backed by Gov. Chet Culver Wednesday.

Dems unveil '09 budget plan Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:01:34 CDT
DES MOINES --- Democrats unveiled their budget blueprint Tuesday, a week before the Legislative session is set to adjourn, showing they plan to spend about $6.1 billion next year.

Upcoming events Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:52:58 +0000
There will be two big political events within 100 miles of Sioux City on April 19, which will draw hundreds of people. For Republicans, the Iowa 5th congressional district convention will be held in Carroll, and at least 600 people are anticipated to be on hand. Congressman Steve King will kick things off with a breakfast, [...]

King has five times the coin of Hubler Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:01:12 +0000
The latest reporting period for federal officeseekers has arrived, and through the quarter ended March 31, the incumbent in the Iowa 5th District congressional race is sitting on five times the money as his challenger. In a filing with the Federal Election Commission, Republican Congressman Steve King reported $145,422 in receipts for the quarter, he [...]

The Boss says Obama’s the guy Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:22:16 +0000
So you’re hitting the Web site of The Boss to see how the concert in Dallas went, to find the set list and learn if guitarist Nils Lofgren still cranked out the goods. You also will be confronted with Bruce Springsteen’s endorsement for president. Springsteen’s searching heart, daresay hungry heart, (yes, you’re allowed to groan) is [...]

Republican announces run for 3rd District seat Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:28:00 CDT
Republican Kim Schmett, a candidate for Congress in Iowa’s 3rd District, said in launching his campaign Tuesday that he’s not worried about his party being outnumbered in the district.

Legislative briefs Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:25:00 CDT
Textbook information plan hits roadblock

Schmett announces 3rd District run Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:02:00 CDT
Clive Republican Kim Schmett announced his candidacy for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District today and said he’s not worried about his party being outnumbered in the district.

House backs Braley bill to clarify U.S. forms Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:38:00 CDT
Washington, D.C. - Just as the income tax filing deadline looms today, help could be in sight for befuddled taxpayers.

Boswell, Fallon file fundraising reports Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:22:00 CDT
Washington, D.C. — A Democratic challenger in central Iowa filed a campaign finance report Monday showing he has raised $171,618 in his bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Leonard Boswell, a Des Moines Democrat.

House leaders gear up for election battle Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:22:32 CDT
DES MOINES --- Party leaders in the Iowa House gave voters a preview of the election battle to come November, each vowing to increase their ranks in the chamber.

Can we please kill these phrases? Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:22:31 +0000
I’ve had enough. Some phrases arise, get wide usage and don’t bother me in the least. Some are created and get overused to the point I crave having subjective hearing loss. So it is with “boots on the ground,” a phrase that gained prominence with the war in Iraq. All kind of federal lawmakers have [...]

How bad is Hillary’s math? Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:39:06 +0000
Hillary Clinton keeps selling, but superdelegates aren’t buying, at least not in enough numbers. There’s a report by the New York Times today that Democratic Party superdelegates wooed by Clinton (and of course by her well-connected husband) haven’t responded, and in fact five more superdelegates in the last two days announced commitments to Barack Obama. The [...]

Nix the federal gas tax? Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:22:32 +0000
With gas prices rising to the historic high of $3.40 nationally, and with the price per gallon in Sioux City jumping a dime to $3.25 just yesterday, is it time to give some relief in the form of halting the federal gas tax? Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain thinks so, and some entities are [...]

Legislators, Culver seek union bill agreement Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:48:00 CDT
Democratic leaders will try to reach an agreement this weekend with the governor on a controversial bill that would give public employee unions more power at the negotiating table.

4 in 4th District race to be at forum Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:47:00 CDT
The four Democratic candidates for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District are scheduled to attend a forum in Winterset next week, Madison County Democratic Party leaders said.

Iowa Ear: Lifestyles of the rich and Fallon Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:53:00 CDT
Robin Leach, Ed Fallon salutes you.

House candidates file cash reports with government Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:58:00 CDT
Washington, D.C. - Candidates for the U.S. House this week filed reports with the Federal Election Commission showing how much money they raised and spent between Jan. 1 and March 31.

Bernanke will speak to Iowans visiting D.C. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:55:00 CDT
Washington, D.C. - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will speak to members of the Sioux City-based Siouxland Chamber of Commerce when they visit the nation’s capital next week, chamber members confirmed Wednesday.

New minority sentencing law one step toward equity, forum speakers say Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:58 CDT
WATERLOO --- A new law that will require lawmakers to consider the impact sentencings have on racial and ethnic minority groups is but a small step in the fight to correct racial disparities in Iowa's criminal justice system, local black leaders said Saturday during a radio forum broadcast on KBBG-FM 88.1 and co-sponsored by The Courier.

AP-Yahoo poll: Economy top worry, but barely affecting votes Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:46:24 CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) --- The economy has soared past Iraq as the top problem on the minds of voters.

Legislature hopes to adjourn this week, but much to do Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:58 CDT
DES MOINES --- Lawmakers begin the march to adjournment today, hoping to strike budget agreements that can bring an end to the 2008 session sometime this week.

Braley takes in more union money Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:59 CDT
The Associated Press DAVENPORT --- During his first year in Congress, U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley relied heavily on donations from labor unions to fill his campaign coffers.

Bout: Hillary/Obama winner determined tonight? Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:18:02 +0000
You’re thinking, you’re off by a day, political hack. In the race to determine whether Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic presidential nominee, the important Pennsylvania primary isn’t until tomorrow. But the post headline doesn’t refer to the Penn primary, but to what is being touted as a possible solution to the campaign stalemate. Tune [...]

Caucuses drew few ineligible voters Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:31:00 CDT
Copyright 2008, Des Moines Register and Tribune Company

POTOMAC FEVER: Iowa delegation, minus King, seeks elevated role for Guard Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:34:00 CDT
Bipartisan members of the Iowa congressional delegation united last week to ask that the head of the National Guard Bureau be included in the makeup of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Iowa House votes to increase Medicaid reimbursement rate Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
DES MOINES --- The Iowa House voted early today to increase rates paid to health-care providers that treat Medicaid patients.

Adjournment not yet in sight for members of Iowa legislature Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
DES MOINES --- Tuesday marks the 100th day of the Legislature's 2008 session and the last day lawmakers receive their per diem for expenses.

New Iowa health director connected to Waterloo Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:25:14 -0500
DES MOINES --- Senate Republicans have agreed to allow Tom Newton to be confirmed as director of the Iowa Department of Public Health.

House candidate won’t accept PAC $$ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:06:42 +0000
Jeremy Taylor, the Sioux City Republican who wants to unseat Democrat Wes Whitead in Iowa House District 1, this morning announced he will not accept campaign donations from political action committees or lobbyists. So Taylor, a political newcomer, will be filling out finance disclosure forms that only include donations from individuals. He said he’s taking the [...]

Senate candidate Rathje reports fundraising Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:41:00 CDT
Washington, D.C. - Cedar Rapids businessman Steve Rathje raised $15,565 in the first quarter of the year in his bid for the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Ia., according to a Federal Election Commission report. That includes $3,514 from Rathje’s own pocket.

Firm accused of fraud gave Harkin cash through PAC Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:45:00 CDT
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Ia., accepted campaign contributions earlier this year from a PAC run by a company that paid the U.S. government $4 million to settle allegations of Medicare fraud.

Report: Caucuses don’t aid economy Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:45:00 CDT
Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses do little to boost the state’s economy, although the media attention is, "as the ad says, ’priceless,’ " said an Iowa State University economist.

'Kitchen sink' bill heads to Legislature floor Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:24:40 -0500
DES MOINES --- Call it a grab bag, a junk drawer or a jar of potpourri. Just make sure you take a close look.

Sen. Mulder stepping down writeLink("vid_id=865&file=mulder.flv"); Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:15:42 -0500
DES MOINES --- Sen. Dave Mulder came to the Statehouse four years ago with the hope he could improve the education system.

House approves student loan bill Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
DES MOINES --- A bill designed to ensure college students receive thorough and accurate information about their school loans was approved by the Iowa House on Wednesday.

Rants: Prison discussion missing Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
DES MOINES --- With just days to go before the end of the legislative session, most lawmakers Wednesday still had not seen a plan for a massive investment in Iowa's prison system, including construction of a new prison in Fort Madison to replace the facility built in 1839.

Gaskill to say goodbye to Senate writeLink("vid_id=864&file=gaskill.flv"); Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:09:01 -0500
DES MOINES -- Thurman Gaskill was a leader in agriculture long before he entered the Iowa Senate, and then he was a leader in the Senate.

Tax will aid work at East, West highs, but elementaries waiting on building decisions Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:48 -0500
WATERLOO --- Gov. Culver's expected signature on a statewide 1 percent sales tax ensures funding for the remaining upgrades planned at East and West high schools.

Campaign fatigue Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:59:12 +0000
Forget a 10K or half marathon. Even a marathon doesn’t cut it. A double marathon is more like it, if conducted in Death Valley. And with a team of badgering reporters running along, tag-teaming to throw repetitive and half-baked questions throughout the whole slog. There’s a report today that in the wake of Hillary Clinton’s [...]

Boswell turns up burners on Fallon allegiance Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:01:00 CDT
Congressman Leonard Boswell has alleged in a series of campaign mailers that Democratic primary challenger Ed Fallon’s support of Ralph Nader in 2000 helped elect George W. Bush.

Iowa Ear: Victory dance gets Democrat cheers Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:28:00 CDT
Rep. Wes Whitead jumped up onto a table at the Iowa Capitol and danced for fellow Democratic lawmakers during a closed-door meeting last week.

Complaint is filed over King remarks Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:04:00 CDT
Washington, D.C. - The head of the Iowa Democratic Party said Tuesday he has filed a complaint with the ethics committee in the U.S. House about comments that Rep. Steve King, R-Ia., posted on his congressional Web site.

Rathje raised $15,565 in first quarter Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:57:00 CDT
Washington, D.C. - Cedar Rapids businessman Steve Rathje raised $15,565 in the first quarter of the year in his bid for the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Ia., according to a Federal Election Commission report. That includes $3,514 from Rathje’s own pocket.

Tweaked dogfighting plan heads to Culver Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:18:29 -0500
DES MOINES --- A bill designed to give law enforcement officials more power to shut down illegal dog fighting rings was approved by the Iowa House and Senate Thursday.

Labor bill consensus eludes lawmakers Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:18:29 -0500
DES MOINES — Gov. Chet Culver and legislative leaders said today that they are unable to agree on revisions to a controversial collective bargaining bill that would allow unions to bring more issues to contract negotiations.

Clinton hires South Dakota staffer Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:34:24 +0000
She may be tired, but Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is savvy enough to hire a state director to begin a campaign in the final primary state of South Dakota. The June 3 primary is still weeks away, but on the heels of opponent Barack Obama opening two offices in South Dakota, Clinton has a [...]

New Fort Madison prison gets green light Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:55:00 CDT
The Iowa Senate approved $130.7 million to pay for a new state penitentiary at Fort Madison, plus money for upgrades at the women’s prison in Mitchellville.

Democrats to select most of delegates to convention Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:49:00 CDT
Iowa Democrats will gather Saturday to choose most of the state’s 2008 national convention delegates, with Tuesday’s Pennsylvania presidential primary results in mind.

Culver names new health care policy advisor Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:05:00 CDT
Kate Walton is the governor’s new health and human services policy liaison.

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