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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Iowa lawmakers have reached a compromise on the first budget of the legislative session.

Monday, February 18, 2013  The plan would increase the number of medical residencies in Iowa and try to reduce frivolous medical suits.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Iowa Secretary of State wants voter I.D. system for absentee and early voters.

Friday, July 06, 2012  A Critical Care Status would allow the struggling hospital to collect better reimbursement rates for treating Medicare and Medicaid patients.

Friday, January 13, 2012  Iowa lawmakers expect to raise Iowa's gasoline tax this year.

Monday, January 09, 2012  If you want to be a teacher, you may look at Iowa, but be prepared to be ... well prepared.

Friday, June 24, 2011  The Iowa State Legislature is trying to agree on a budget before the June 30 fiscal year deadline.

Thursday, January 13, 2011  State spending on preschool programs has moved from the campaign trail to the Legislature and has emerged as the first serious budget fight lawmakers will face.

Monday, January 10, 2011  Iowa lawmakers kicked off 84th General Assembly Monday morning.

Monday, July 12, 2010  Iowa lawmakers are about to begin the task of drawing new legislative and congressional districts.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010  Iowa lawmakers have called off plans to have a committee study the legalization of medical marijuana, saying such a decision could be made by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  Iowa lawmakers will meet again Tuesday after failing to reach a budget deal.

Monday, March 22, 2010  Iowa lawmakers appear on track to approve a $5.3 billion state budget and end this year's session this week.

Monday, March 15, 2010  With estimates of expected tax revenue in hand, lawmakers will begin crafting final spending bills this week and push to beat a March 31 deadline to adjourn.

Friday, March 12, 2010  Lawmakers have given final approval to a measure that forces those convicted of domestic abuse to give up their guns.