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

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

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

Saturday, April 27, 2013  A group of conservative lawmakers proposes cutting the salaries of Iowa Supreme Court justices who joined in a unanimous ruling that legalized gay marriage in Iowa.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  A lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union is seeking an order stopping the enforcement of Iowa laws that make it a crime to abuse the American flag.

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, March 28, 2013  Senator Tod Bowman says teen drivers are far more accident-prone than older motorists.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Current law only allows redemption of alcoholic and carbonated beverages.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Iowa lawmakers have decided not to change state law dealing with traffic cameras that ticket motorists for speeding or running red lights.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Secretary of State Matt Schultz has made voter ID one of his key issues.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Under a proposed bill, distracted driving - including texting on a mobile phone - would become an offense that police could use to make a traffic stop.

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.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The measure would add sledding to a list of activities that cities are not liable for on designated city grounds due to their risky nature.