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

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Governor Branstad says he's still hopeful there might be action on the issue.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Under the proposal, the state sex offender registry would be updated with registrants ranked based on the risk they pose.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two young Republican farmers who serve in the Iowa Legislature are trying to make it more appealing for retiring farmers to lease their land to beginners.

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

Friday, January 06, 2012  Legislature convenes Monday.

Friday, October 14, 2011  Iowa Corrections Officers rally in front of the Iowa State Penitentiary OCtober 14th, 2011 to protest staffing shortages.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Senator Gene Fraise plans life after the State Senate.

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.

Friday, November 05, 2010  Despite big Republican gains in the Legislature, a Democratic leader says he will block any effort to refer a constitutional amendment to voters that would ban gay marriage.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  Iowa could be short at least $32 million in medical services funding for low-income Iowans on Medicaid in 2011.

Friday, July 30, 2010  Attorney General Tom Miller says he'sworking to stop three fundraising operations from soliciting donations in Iowa and wants the Legislature to change the law to make it easier to learn how charities spend their money.

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.

Monday, April 19, 2010  Republicans and Democrats say the numbers are shaping up in their favor in the quest for control in the Legislature.

Monday, April 12, 2010  More state employees than expected are opting for early retirement, offering greater savings but raising concerns about a smaller and less experienced workforce.