Government And Politics
Iowa lobbyist accused of trying to extort $1M from Iowans for Tax Relief
A registered lobbyist at the Iowa legislature has been arrested, accused of threatening to extort $1 million from the conservative Iowans for Tax Relief, authorities said today.
Nov 03, 2009 | 4:40 pm | (4) Comments
Film production companies sue for tax credits in Iowa
DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Economic Development has been named in two lawsuits related to the state's troubled film tax credit program.
Nov 02, 2009 | 6:00 pm | (1) Comments
Iowa tax collections down, but not as sharp as recent months
DES MOINES - State tax collections continued their downward slide last month, but October's 2.7 percent decline was in sharp contrast to double digit losses that have plagued the state treasury in recent months.
Nov 02, 2009 | 5:00 pm | (2) Comments
UPDATE: State to lay off 181, require furloughs
DES MOINES - Gov. Chet Culver Wednesday said he has accepted state agency cost-cutting plans that will reduce $520 million in general-fund spending by next June 30.
Oct 28, 2009 | 8:15 pm | (4) Comments
GOP gubernatorial hopefuls face off in early forum
SIOUX CITY -- With the state facing a budget shortfall, four GOP gubernatorial hopefuls called for further cuts in taxes and spending during a forum Tuesday in Sioux City.
Oct 27, 2009 | 11:50 pm | (0) Comments
Christie Vilscak ends speculation about Senate run
DES MOINES - Former Iowa first lady Christie Vilsack announced today she will not be a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010.
Oct 26, 2009 | 10:25 am | (3) Comments
Foster and adoptive parents may have payments cut
Proposed state budget cuts would slice state payments to foster and adoptive parents by 5 percent.
Oct 22, 2009 | 10:00 pm | (2) Comments
Braley rejects medical suit caps
WASHINGTON --- U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, said Wednesday the best way to reduce medical malpractice claims is to limit medical errors.
Oct 22, 2009 | 3:50 am | (13) Comments
Iowa attorney general to require furloughs as part of budget cuts
DES MOINES - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller said Monday he will use unpaid employee furloughs, some staffing shifts and other belt-tightening measures to reduce funding by $860,000 this fiscal year.
Oct 19, 2009 | 5:45 pm | (0) Comments
Harkin to talk to small businesses about health care reform
WATERLOO --- Sen. Tom Harkin will visit a Waterloo business Saturday to discuss the progress of health reform and its effects on small businesses.
Oct 16, 2009 | 3:35 pm | (5) Comments
Culver launches campaign ad
DES MOINES --- Gov. Chet Culver's re-election campaign announced today it was launching a television ad highlighting his decision last week to order a 10 percent across-the-board cut to the state budget, which includes a cut to his own salary.
Oct 16, 2009 | 2:25 pm | (5) Comments
Branstad girds for comeback
CEDAR RAPIDS - Former Gov. Terry Branstad was expected to announce today he will become a candidate for a fifth term.
Oct 16, 2009 | 11:45 am | (0) Comments
Branstad expected to run for governor
DES MOINES --- Former Gov. Terry Branstad is expected to announce Friday he will become a candidate for a fifth term.
Oct 15, 2009 | 11:10 am | (4) Comments
Terry Branstad's event raises suspicions
DES MOINES --- Republican Terry Branstad is slated to speak Friday at Des Moines University at an event that is closed to the public, which some see as a signal he will soon announce a comeback bid for governor.
Oct 15, 2009 | 5:00 am | (2) Comments
Film office tax credit rules to be yanked
DES MOINES - State Economic Development Board members will be asked Thursday to terminate the proposed administrative rule changes for the state's suspended film tax credits program pending the outcome of a criminal probe and state audit.
Oct 14, 2009 | 9:00 pm | (0) Comments
Lawmakers: Flood recovery still priority
DES MOINES - Tight state budgets and scarce resources likely will shift the flood-aftermath focus of lawmakers next session to policy changes that will help prevent or mitigate the threat of future disasters, lawmakers said Tuesday.
Oct 14, 2009 | 8:00 pm | (0) Comments
Iowa's Gov. Culver opts for pay cut
DES MOINES --- Gov. Chet Culver is cutting his pay.
Oct 14, 2009 | 3:45 pm | (3) Comments
Iowa's DHS office looking to lay off 150-400 full-time workers
DES MOINES - The head of the state's human services agency today said he is looking at sizable cuts to jobs, provider rates and service delivery to save $132 million yet this fiscal year.
Oct 14, 2009 | 11:15 am | (3) Comments
NAACP leader endorses Vander Plaats
DES MOINES - An African-American leader announced plans to back GOP candidate for governor Bob Vander Plaats, citing a lack of action by Democratic Gov. Chet Culver to address racial bias in the state's hiring practices as one of the reasons.
Oct 13, 2009 | 8:00 pm | (0) Comments
Lawmakers seek input for agencies
DES MOINES - State legislators are seeking suggestions from Iowans on ways to make state government agencies and departments more efficient and effective.
Oct 13, 2009 | 2:30 pm | (0) Comments
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