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Saturday, February 23, 2013  This past week, the house passed their version of the education reform package.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  The forum also focused on taxes, both commercial and property, as well as the proposed changes to Iowa’s mental health system.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  The breakfast gives the community an opportunity to hear what local politicians are doing in Des Moines to help out the community, but to also see where lawmakers stand on issues that are being debated.

Monday, January 14, 2013  For the 85th time, the Iowa General Assembly was gaveled in with its usual pomp and circumstance Monday.

Sunday, December 30, 2012  St. Rep. Curt Hanson says there are some key issues he hopes get addressed at the upcoming legislative session

Friday, November 09, 2012  Tuesday night, Iowa voters chose to re-elect State Representative Curt Hanson to the statehouse, but he will be representing a new district this session.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  With the general election just a month away, candidates from the local, state and national level are coming together to make sure that they are getting our the vote.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Chronic Wasting Disease meeting called by Iowa legislators.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Flood control structures throughout Southeast Iowa reduce flood damange, but many still need to be built.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Lawmakers in Iowa have finally reached a compromise concerning education reform.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  On Tuesday, the Republican controlled House of Representatives passed a bill reforming Iowa’s commercial property taxes.

Saturday, January 21, 2012  For 45 years, the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce has been holding a legislative breakfast where member of the community can speak one on one with their local representatives.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  All eyes were on Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Tuesday, as he delivered his 17th Condition of the State address.

Monday, January 09, 2012  The 2012 Iowa General Assembly gathered Monday in Des Moines for the first time in 2012.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  State representative Curt Hanson of Fairfield is ready for the 2012 legislative session in Des Moines.