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February 25, 2010
Iowa's Texting Ban Moves Forward
Iowa could become the next state to crack down on texting while driving. The state senate passed a bill that bans texting while driving, including an amendment that includes reading text messages as well as sending them.
November 26, 2009
Iowa Budget Gap Could Reach $1 Billion
Iowa will face a budget gap of more than $1 billion next year, the largest gap in state history.
October 29, 2009
Iowa House Leader Says More Budget Cuts Loom
Attention has been focused on Governor Chet Culver's plans to cut $565 million from the state's budget, but legislators say they'll probably have to make an equally large cut to the following year's budget.
October 28, 2009
Governor To Unveil Plan For Cutting Iowa Budget
Governor Chet Culver is unveiling his plans for a 10 percent across-the board budget cut, slashing $565 million in spending and forcing hundreds of layoffs.
June 23, 2009
Iowa.gov Redesigned For First Time In 5 Years
The state of Iowa's official Web site has a new look.
May 12, 2009
Iowa Bar Owners Group Drops Suit Over Smoking Ban
A coalition of Iowa bar owners has decided to drop its lawsuit over the state's smoking ban, but a spokesman says the fight is not over.
March 12, 2009
Iowa Gov. Culver Offers $750 Million Plan
Gov. Chet Culver has sent the Legislature a $750 million economic stimulus plan he says would create tens of thousands of jobs.
February 16, 2009
IA Senate Panel Looks At Gas Tax Hike
Iowa state lawmakers are moving ahead with a plan to boost the state's gasoline tax by eight cents a gallon over a two-year stretch, despite opposition from Gov. Chet Culver.
February 16, 2009
Culver: Salaries Too High At Rebuild Iowa Office
Iowa Governor Chet Culver says he's disappointed with high salaries at a state-run flood-recovery agency and plans to scale back officials' pay.
February 10, 2009
Iowa Lawmakers: Hang Up And Drive
Some Iowa legislators have a message for cell phone users: stop talking or texting while you're driving.
January 29, 2009
Iowa Lawmakers Not Giving Up On Gas Tax Idea
Iowa legislative leaders say they're still considering a gasoline tax increase even though Governor Chet Culver has made it clear he doesn't favor such a move.
January 28, 2009
Iowa Governor Offers $6.2 Billion Budget
Governor Chet Culver has sent the Legislature a $6.2 billion proposed state budget for the next fiscal year that cuts spending by more than $87 million from the current year and will likely force significant layoffs of state workers.
January 28, 2009
Iowa Lawmakers Consider Cell Phone Ban
Iowa lawmakers are considering a ban on drivers using cell phones, unless they use a hands-free device.
January 27, 2009
Iowa Senate Toughens Boating Law
The Senate has voted to toughen the state's drunken boating laws, lowering the blood-alcohol level that brings an automatic conviction and making the law consistent with the state's drunken driving laws.
January 27, 2009
Iowa GOP Legislators Seek Limit On Spending
Some Republican legislators are seeking changes to Iowa's constitution to ensure that the Legislature doesn't overspend in the future.
January 26, 2009
Iowa Governor Seeks 6.5 Percent Cut In Most Programs
Iowa Governor Chet Culver will ask the Legislature for a 6.5 percent cut in most state programs and use $200 million in cash reverses to wipe out a huge budget shortfall in the coming year.
January 23, 2009
Justice Opinion Complicates IA Lottery Proposal
Iowa officials say they're still committed to exploring the sale or lease of the state Lottery to raise money to cover a budget shortfall, but they acknowledge their plans could be complicated by a legal opinion that requires the state to maintain control over the games.
January 22, 2009
Iowa Lawmakers Seek Tax Web Site
An anti-tax group and five Republican legislators are calling for a Web site that would help Iowans monitor state and local government spending.
January 20, 2009
IA Governor Has $1.5 Million In Bank For Re-Election
A new financial disclosure report shows that Iowa Governor Chet Culver has raised nearly $1.5 million in his bid for a second term.
January 15, 2009
Iowa Lawmakers Snuff Out Debate On Smoking Ban
Legislative leaders from both parties say they won't meddle with the state's ban on indoor smoking despite complaints about exemptions for casino gambling floors.
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