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Thursday, May 02, 2013  Iowa teenagers who want their intermediate driver's license will have to wait a little longer under a bill signed into law by Gov. Terry Branstad.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The debate rages on in Des Moines overa health care plan for Iowa.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Governor Branstad says he's still hopeful there might be action on the issue.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The Senate and the House have developed different versions of Governor Terry Branstad's plan to improve Iowa schools.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Current law only allows redemption of alcoholic and carbonated beverages.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Branstad brought local government officials who support the proposal to his weekly news conference Monday at the state Capitol.

Monday, March 04, 2013  IowaCare was designed to provide limited health benefits to low-income adults.

Monday, February 18, 2013  The plan would increase the number of medical residencies in Iowa and try to reduce frivolous medical suits.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gov. Branstad wants Iowa to be in the top 10 states for student standardized reading and math scores.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Iowa legislators head back to work on Monday.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said Monday that he would consider making the state’s anti-bullying law stronger.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Education Reform was the topic of conversation Wednesday at a town-hall meeting featuring Iowa Governor Terry Branstad.

Friday, August 31, 2012  On September 5th, Ottumwa High School will be hosting Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and educational leaders from all over southeast Iowa.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has signed a proclamation suspending state regulations and laws making it easier to transport hay, straw and stover to feed livestock.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is joining other governors in their support of federal legislation requiring online businesses to pay state sales taxes.