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Friday, June 14, 2013  The House Interim Committee on Government Responsiveness and Efficiency was created by Speaker Tim Jones.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Branstad promised he would hold another state summit on bullying, as he did last fall.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Branstad announced Wednesday that he will sign the bill into law on June 12 in Hiawatha.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The Iowa Department of Transportation says it expects to set up an online process to renew driver's licenses by mid-July.

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

Friday, May 24, 2013  Missouri motorcycle riders had several favorable bills sent to Governor Jay Nixon during this year's legislative session, but a big priority could not cross the finish line.

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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A joint committee of lawmakers from both parties and chambers settled Tuesday on spending $41 million for economic development.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The legislation would require a margin of less than one-half of a percent to request a recount.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Ticket to Work program covers more than 1,300 Missouri residents but is due to expire this August.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Monday, May 13, 2013  House and Senate leaders plan to work with Nixon's administration during this final week of the session.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The bill now goes to the House.

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.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Five individuals will be heading to Jefferson City in October for the 3-day model legislature, to address proposals they will work toward enacting into law.