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Monday, June 17, 2013  Branstad spokesman Tim Albrecht says Monday the governor will sign the bill Thursday in Mason City.

Monday, June 03, 2013  On Monday the state will kick off a series of public hearings to explain the proposed health care plan recently approved by lawmakers.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Iowa lawmakers are expected back in the state Capitol on Wednesday and legislative leaders say they are close to concluding the 2013 session.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Gov. Terry Branstad is easing his staunch opposition to expanding the Medicaid program in the state.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Some Iowans are starting to worry about what the debate means for their doctor visits.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Governor Branstad talks jobs, health and education with Bloomfield residents.

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

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

Thursday, July 19, 2012 

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Friday, February 26, 2010  The top Democrat on the Senate health committee says insurance companies who refuse coverage to people with pre-existing medical conditions are engaging in discrimination.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Friday, February 12, 2010  Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin says $3.4 million is coming to the state to train workers in emerging jobs in the health care industry.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010  Iowa legislative leaders are proposing a structure for an expanded health care system for low-income residents.