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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Iowa drivers will be able to renew their driver's licenses online under a bill signed into law by the governor.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Democratic state Senator Jack Hatch is seriously considering a run for governor in 2014.

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

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

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.

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

Monday, April 15, 2013  What should Iowa do with the extra money sitting in the state's bank accounts?

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Iowa is now one of two states that issues only lifetime bans.

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

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 25, 2013  Iowa's gas tax hasn't been raised since 1989.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Increases for teacher pay is part of the reform plan in Iowa.

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

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