New C R representative keeps her perspective
Des Moines reports Kirsten Running-Marquardt starts as Iowa House member amid press attention while celebrating her son Jack’s third birthday. She seeks more I-JOBS funds for Cedar Rapids Linn County flood recovery, says district remains in a crawl toward full recovery and revenue generation for the state. Running-Marquardt, 32, succeeds Dick Taylor after a November special election and previously worked for U S Rep Dave Loebsack.
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Iowa lawmakers push education reforms for Race to the Top bid
Iowa lawmakers open the 2010 session aiming to qualify for federal Race to the Top funds. Leaders cite budget gaps of about 500 million while pressing charter expansion and innovation zones to revitalize underperforming schools. Rep. Roger Wendt and Sen. Paul McKinley weigh reforms as Democrats push reserves use over tax hikes.
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Iowa House Welcomes Rep Boyd Chambers Back From Kyrgyzstan
Iowa House members gave Rep. Boyd Chambers a standing ovation upon his return from a five month deployment in Kyrgyzstan. Chambers, a Republican from Sheldon, resumed duties as ranking member of the Veterans Affairs Committee and plans to support deployed lawmakers and their families.
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Iowa House and Senate Open 2010 Session Signals
Capitol Digest notes plans to curb texting while driving with Senate support and a high priority in transportation. It reports Senate File 2001 on abortion informed consent and House File 2001 on school district health benefits. Gov Culver and Lt Gov Judge tour Iowa to discuss Moving Iowa Forward with multiple city stops. Quote reflects shifting intensity on gay marriage in Des Moines.
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Culver outlines bold reform to shield Iowa from recession
Gov. Chet Culver pledges a broad reform plan to share up to 400 million by early retirement incentives, data center merges, joint purchases, and collecting debts. He speaks at a joint assembly addressing budget balance, with a surprise for schools and ongoing support for preschool and health, workforce, veterans, and renewable energy programs.
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