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Fundraising close in Iowa House battleground districts

By Jason Hancock 8/5/08

Fundraising in nine Iowa House battleground districts suggests that GOP candidates might be in a stronger position than once thought, but the Democrats still have the upper hand, according to reports filed last month with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board.

Culver Threatens To Veto Collective Bargain Bill

By Jay Wagner 3/25/08

Iowa Gov. Chet Culver warned legislative leaders on Tuesday that he may veto a Democrat-supported bill passed last week that makes sweeping changes to state collective bargaining law if more public input isn’t sought.

Iowa House Passes Statewide Smoking Ban

By Chase Martyn 2/19/08

In a debate that lasted nearly five hours, the Iowa State House passed a statewide ban on smoking in public places Tuesday night 56-44, with bi-partisan support.  The bill was the strongest of several anti-smoking proposals that the legislature was set to consider this session.

Although the bill was sponsored by a large group of Democrats, [...]

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