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Yesterday at 11:36 AM  Branstad spokesman Tim Albrecht says Monday the governor will sign the bill Thursday in Mason City.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Mental health expansion, education and property tax reform were three big issues resolved this year.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  The 2013 Iowa Legislature approved plenty of high-profile measures, but many more bills died during the session.

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 20, 2013  The House will convene Monday and the Senate will get back to work Tuesday.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  An effort to maintain a tax break for ethanol blended fuel has won state Senate approval.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Iowa lawmakers have reached a spending compromise for Iowa's public universities and other education programs.

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

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Iowa Senate is set to debate and likely reject a miscellaneous spending bill that now includes a number of contentious policy measures.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The Republican-majority Iowa House has approved legislation that would change collective bargaining rules in the state.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled Iowa House have given committee-level approval to a budget for the Health and Human Services agency that would bar the use of Medicaid funds for abortion.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Senate Democrats have offered a new compromise on education policy that would allow school districts to opt out of adopting changes.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Twenty-one Iowa senators have signed a resolution that if approved would make abortion illegal in the state.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The bill also would limit minor drivers to carrying one unrelated minor for the first six months after they get a license unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or driving instructor.