Democrats propose aid package for small businesses
Democrats in Des Moines unveil a plan to cut health insurance costs, ease credit access, and reduce red tape for small firms. The package would cost around 884 million to state government, create a commission to study impact, and expand low interest loans from 2500 to 50000 for firms with up to three employees.
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D-Sinee Center
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Statehouse
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Senate Democrats
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D-Waterson
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Senate Democratic
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D-Connell
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Iowa House to vote on same sex marriage amendment
As factions debate a state constitutional amendment on marriage Iowa Republicans push a referendum while Senate leaders avoid immediate floor action Senator Kent Sorenson pledges to force a vote this session Democrats show mixed support and some favor letting voters decide the issue amid a broader political stalemate in Des Moines
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Moines
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Iowa
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Genston
Russius
Kent Sorenson
House
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GOP
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Branstad urges support for gas tax increase in Iowa
Governor Terry Branstad urged transportation stakeholders to back a gas tax hike as he prepared a budget message. He warned the state faces a austere plan yet highlighted fuel tax reform as vital to fund maintenance, road projects, and Iowa job growth, noting the current motor fuel tax dates to 1919 and has lost buying power.
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Bure
Des Moines
Terry Brafialad
Sama Ald
Sass
Sya Ig
Iowa
Branstad
Health care reform dominates Capitol Digest as states pace laws
Officials report mixed progress on health reform with references to the Department of Labor, governors, and state health agencies. Lawmakers discuss cost, implementation timelines, and potential savings, while public notices hint at upcoming hearings and legislative action.
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Ranstad
Alora Care
Palmer
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Foste
Tom Courrey
Sena
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