Legislative News

Sen. Bolkcom solicits feedback on TIF updated: 1/27/2012 Sen. Bolkcom solicits feedback on TIF

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2011 Legislative Session in review updated: 8/17/2011 Summary of Iowa Chamber Alliance’s 2011 Iowa Legislative Session Report

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2011 Iowa Legislative Session Overview posted: 7/18/2011 Provided by the Iowa Chamber Alliance

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Senate Democrats release $200 million plan for commercial property tax relief updated: 4/13/2011 Senator Bolkcom seeks public opinion on plan

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Loebsack Urges Long Term Surface Transportation Reauthorization posted: 3/18/2011 Seeks input on reauthorization.

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Iowa Poll: Iowans give Branstad no honeymoon updated: 2/21/2011 Published Sunday, February 20 in the Des Moines Register

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Majority of Iowans favor plan to raise casino taxes updated: 2/21/2011 Published Sunday, February 20 in the Des Moines Register

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Grassley promises small-business funding posted: 2/08/2011 Chamber in the news

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Representative Loebsack votes yes for Small Business Jobs Act updated: 9/28/2010 Bill expected signed into law by President today.

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House plan would cut high-speed rail funding, make room for livability posted: 7/02/2010 Courtesy of Environment & Energy Daily

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Congressman Loebsack urges streamlining of Jumpstart Business Program updated: 6/28/2010 Letter from Congressman Loebsack to HUD Secretary Donovan regarding Jumpstart Business programs

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Statement of Congressman Dave Loebsack on the 2nd anniversary of the devastating floods of 2008 updated: 6/28/2010 Loebsack says progress made, but still damage in Oakville, Columbus Junction, Palo, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City.

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Save our small businesses fund and program updated: 3/31/2010 Summary provided by the Iowa Chamber Alliance.

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Congressman Loebsack votes to help small businesses, spur economic development posted: 3/05/2010 Urges more action, less politics in Washington

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Social-issue bills float to the top ... while other ideas deflate, pop posted: 3/05/2010 Article courtesy of the Des Moines Register

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Flood protection bill will fall to funnel posted: 3/04/2010 Article courtesy of the Gazette

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Governor Culver hosts meeting with FRA Administrator Joseph Szabo to discuss passenger rail issues updated: 2/12/2010 From the Office of the Governor

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$85 million for Jumpstart Business Recovery posted: 1/28/2010 Summary of Jumpstart Business Recovery funds

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2010 State Legislative Bill Tracking posted: 1/28/2010 Vice President & Director of Public Policy Rebecca Neades reports updates on state bills during this session.

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Supreme Court rolls back campaign spending limits posted: 1/25/2010 Article courtesy of The Associated Press

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Comments from Iowa Chamber Alliance Executive Director Dave Roederer regarding tax credit programs posted: 12/17/2009 The tax credit public hearing took place in Urbandale on Dec. 17

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Openness on tax credits is needed, budget chief says posted: 12/17/2009 Article courtesy of the Des Moines Register

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Allow local communities to experiment with taxes posted: 12/15/2009 The Register's editorial • December 13, 2009

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Tax credit review report released updated: 12/15/2009 Office of Governor Culver

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Chamber announces 2010 legislative priorities updated: 12/14/2009 Passenger train and property tax reform two principal issues

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Governor Culver announces new disaster assistance programs updated: 11/16/2009 Programs to help impacted businesses and landlords, provide additional help for homeowners

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Governor Culver's statement on balancing the state budget updated: 10/13/2009 10% cut across-the-board

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Applications for I-JOBS stimulus funding successful updated: 9/02/2009 58 local initiatives in 33 Iowa counties funded

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Harkin announces more than $7 million for flood recovery in Coralville posted: 8/17/2009 City to receive $7,158,520

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Congressman Dave Loebsack announces new developments with CDBG Funds posted: 8/13/2009 $517 Million Now Available for State Application, Information on Additional CDBG Funds Available, Interim Mortgage Assistance Restrictions Waived

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Obama concedes immigration must wait until next year posted: 8/13/2009 Courtesy of RollCall.com

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Governor Culver Announces 2009 Volunteering in America rannkings posted: 7/29/2009 Iowa ranks 5th in the nation; three Iowa cities make top 10

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Governor Culver announce $43.7 million in city street, and county and state roadway projects updated: 7/29/2009 Federal Recovery-Funded Projects Help Create Jobs, Improve Infrastructure

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Congressman Loebsack votes to secure over $23 million for flood prevention and management posted: 7/21/2009 Funds to Complete Cedar Rapids Flood Protection Study, Upper Mississippi Restoration, Rathbun Lake, Mad Creek

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Governor Culver announces job training partnership with Microsoft posted: 7/16/2009 Microsoft to provide 5,700 vouchers to Iowa Workforce Development to provide free technology training for 21st century skills

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Governor Culver: In spite of recession, Iowa’s AAA bond rating re-affirmed by Standard and Poor’s posted: 7/06/2009 High Marks Given to State’s Fiscal Management, Financial Operations

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Governor announces $41.9 million in city street, county, county road, and state highway and trails p updated: 7/29/2009 Federal recovery-funded projects help create jobs, improve infrastructure

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I-JOBS OKs projects to create jobs, further recovery efforts posted: 6/29/2009 I-JOBS board approves first projects today

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Obama picks Leach for humanities post updated: 6/04/2009 Article courtesy of the Des Moines Register

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Governor Culver signs final I-Jobs bills into law posted: 5/26/2009 Infrastructure, Federal Funds Appropriation Bills Signed by Gove

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Governor Culver announces investments in Iowa’s economy posted: 5/21/2009 Iowa tests unique technology education

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Governor Culver signs Senate file 457 to assist disaster-affected cities and counties posted: 5/13/2009 Bill gives communities flexible financing options in recovering from the 2008 disasters

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Culver regrets failure of labor legislation posted: 4/29/2009 Article courtesy of the Des Moines Register

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Democrats, Culver hit stalemate over budget posted: 4/22/2009 Article courtesy of the Des Moines Register

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U.S. readies plans for high-speed rail development posted: 4/15/2009 Article courtesy of Reuters http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE53D78C20090414

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Flood recovery bulletin: Office of Congressman Loebsack posted: 3/20/2009 FEMA says floods in Iowa are the 5th largest disaster in U.S. history

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Congressman Loebsack to testify in front of House Bbudget Committee on President Obama’s FY10 disast posted: 3/18/2009 Loebsack to discuss disaster recovery issues

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Governor Culver Unveils I-JOBS: Iowa’s Infrastructure Investment Initiative posted: 3/16/2009 I-JOBS plan creates jobs, invest in Iowa's infrastructure

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Governor Culver: I will veto gas tax increase updated: 3/09/2009 The House and Senate Transportation Committees may bring up the issue early next week.

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Area Chamber works posted: 3/05/2009 Linda Schreiber shares Area Chamber public policy experience

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Option sales tax vital to flood mitigation, infrastructure repairs updated: 3/05/2009 Area Chamber supports limited duration tax to avoid increased property taxes

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Obama plots huge railroad expansion posted: 2/17/2009 Article courtesy of Politico.com

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Amtrak on track for huge payday posted: 2/13/2009 Company stands to gain $1.3 billion in stimulus legislation, which buoys hopes for a local route. Article courtesy of Telegraph Herald

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Governor Culver announces sSate Board approves final portion of Iowa Core Curriculum posted: 2/12/2009 Social studies and 21st century skills identified for grades K-8, additions to K-12 math.

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Congressman Loebsack Re-introduces legislation to honor former Congressman Leach posted: 2/04/2009 Legislation Calls to Rename Davenport Courthouse the “James S. Leach U.S. Courthouse”

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Dispatches from D.C. updated: 2/05/2009 Vice President & Director of Public Policy Rebecca Neades keeps members appraised of activities during the tenth annual Corridor Federal Issues Trip with dispatches from D.C.

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Governor to sign Rebuild Iowa Bill posted: 2/02/2009 Article courtesy of KWWL

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Senate sends $56 mil in disaster aid to governor's desk posted: 1/29/2009 Article courtesy of The Des Moines Register

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Governor Culver Releases FY2010 Budget posted: 1/28/2009 Key priorities protected, no new taxes recommended

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Governor Culver to Discuss Jobs, Infrastructure, Recovery Plans Today in Eastern Iowa posted: 1/15/2009 Will stop in Davenport and Cedar Rapids

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Reaction mixed to Culver's proposals updated: 1/14/2009 Article courtesy of The Des Moines Register

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What form of aid will our flood-impacted communities receive? updated: 1/29/2009 Learn more on the Legislative News page.

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Harkin, Delegation Push for Changes to Formula to Distribute Federal Disaster Funds posted: 1/12/2009 Iowa allocated only $11 million out of $600 million pot to be used for basic safety nets and rebuilding healthcare and social services facilities

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Rep. Loebsack Honors Iowa City Being Named A City of Literature on House Floor posted: 1/12/2009 Thursday, January 8

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Tax breaks will get another look posted: 1/12/2009 Article courtesy of The Des Moines Register

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Iowa Chamber Alliance Legislative Dinner slated for January 21 posted: 1/08/2009 Dinner to take place in Des Moines

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Culver endorses crackdown on contract labor abuse updated: 1/05/2009 Article courtesy of The Des Moines Register

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Major grant received for purchase of radio equipment for new Joint Emergency Communications Center posted: 12/22/2008 Iowa City Fire Department to receive a $906,400 grant

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Culver: Budget cuts to include employee layoffs, furloughs updated: 12/22/2008 Article courtesy of The Des Moines Register

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Governor Culver takes action to meet ‘historic’ national economic challenges updated: 12/22/2008 Announces 1.5% across-the-board reduction, seeks $10 million in fund transfers

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Obama selects LaHood as transportation secretary updated: 12/22/2008 Article courtesy of Progressive Railroading Daily News

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Harkin announces nearly $5 million in federal funding to improve Iowa airports posted: 12/17/2008 Harkin says improvements to airports important for economic health

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Harkin: Vilsack tapped for agriculture secretary posted: 12/17/2008 Article courtesy of the Des Moines Register

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Governor Culver Addresses Iowa's Economy in speech to taxpayers association posted: 12/09/2008 Discusses improvements in the State's fiscal management, diversification of Iowa's economy in areas such as renewable energy, and reductions in government spending

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Culver to discuss proposed budget cuts Tuesday posted: 12/08/2008 Article courtesy of the Des Moines Register

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Iowa businesses demand action on property tax reform posted: 12/05/2008 Story courtesy of The Gazette

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Newly adopted sign ordinance regulations now in effect for Iowa City posted: 12/03/2008 Residential leasing company signs are now allowed

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Drop -off Recycling Sites Will Accept Political Campaign Yard Signs posted: 11/25/2008 Six drop-off sites to choose from

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Amtrak ridership soars, raising hopes of growth updated: 11/25/2008 Article courtesy of the Des Moines Register

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Amtrak selects transportation industry veteran as president & CEO updated: 11/25/2008 Joseph Boardman selected

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Recount board: Danielson wins Iowa Senate race in Waterloo posted: 11/24/2008 Article courtesy of the Des Moines Register

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Governor Culver Urges Immediate Action on Federal Infrastructure Stimulus posted: 11/12/2008 Funding for "ready to go" projects could mean thousands of Iowa jobs

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Rep. Kraig Paulsen is new House Republican Leader posted: 11/10/2008 Christopher Rants is no longer the House Republican leader

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Passenger rail reaches crossroads; will Chicago be at epicenter? posted: 11/03/2008 Article courtesy of the Associated Press

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Governor Culver Announces Allocation of Next Round of Jumpstart Iowa Dollars updated: 11/12/2008 CDBG funds continue state assistance program; new outreach effort informs Iowans of available assistance