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Thursday, June 06, 2013  State Representatives Gaskill and Hanson are working to get the DNR involved.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Iowa dignitaries traveled to Vicksburg, Mississippi for the rededication of the Iowa Monument

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Democrat St. Rep Curt Hanson of Fairfield is calling the session a historic session

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Iowa teenagers with a driving permit may have to spend more time learning the rules of the road before they can get their driver's license.

Friday, March 29, 2013  In a bill that passed the senate on Wednesday, new drivers under the age of 18 would need to hold a learner’s permit for a full year before getting a license.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Iowa Representative Curt Hanson on what he would like to finish up before the end of the session.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  This morning marked the last Jefferson County Legislative Forum.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  This past week, the house passed their version of the education reform package.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  The forum also focused on taxes, both commercial and property, as well as the proposed changes to Iowa’s mental health system.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  On Saturday, the Ottumwa chapter of the League of Women Voters held a forum with five local lawmakers.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The entire purpose it for the community to get involved in the conversation.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  According to Hanson, officials with the department have believe that the entire deer population on the Drakesville preserve is almost eliminated.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  The breakfast gives the community an opportunity to hear what local politicians are doing in Des Moines to help out the community, but to also see where lawmakers stand on issues that are being debated.

Monday, January 14, 2013  For the 85th time, the Iowa General Assembly was gaveled in with its usual pomp and circumstance Monday.

Sunday, December 30, 2012  St. Rep. Curt Hanson says there are some key issues he hopes get addressed at the upcoming legislative session