DES MOINES — It might not be dean’s list material yet, but lawmakers are “making good progress” toward earning a good grade based on the first part of the legislative session, Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley believes.“I was kind of a C student, so I know they’re much better than that,” the New Hartford Republican said when asked to give the 2021 session a midterm grade.His Democratic colleagues, though, assess the session so far much more harshly.
Stories Related to How Do You Grade The Iowa Legislature So Far? Depends
James Q. Lynch, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)
Sun, 03/14/2021 - 6:43pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Iowa Linn County Cedar Rapids
RELATED ARTICLES
- No one hurt in Cedar Rapids house fire
CEDAR RAPIDS — A house owned by a landlord who is in a nuisance property dispute with the city over other rentals was damaged in a fire early Tuesday, fire officials said. More - Iowa state park camping fees increase for the first time in 20 years
Campers at Iowa’s state parks this year will pay a few more dollars a night to put up a tent or park their recreational vehicle, with the largest increases coming at state parks with the most visitors and amenities. More - Legislative Iowa budget work underway
DES MOINES — A sure harbinger of adjournment for the 2021 legislative session happened Monday when the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the first state budget bill — even if the end still is weeks away. More - Anamosa prison murders linked to staffing shortages, labor union says
The murders of two employees at the Anamosa State Penitentiary March 23 are the climax of chronic staffing shortages at the state’s prisons, according to a labor union that represents prison workers. More - Find the perfect quilt this weekend at Quilt Amana, inaugural show and sale in Amana Colonies
AMANA — Tradition binds the old and new worlds of the historic Amana Colonies, and this weekend, the fabric of both realms will be on display at the inaugural Quilt Amana. More
BING NEWS:
- Determining Iowa’s constitutional amendments
Section 1 of Article II of Iowa’s Constitution as amended in 1970, Voting Age and Citizenship, is addressed in three sentences. However, this amendment changes the wording of this section in one very ...
10/5/2024 - 12:02 am | View Link - The Latest: Harris to visit Michigan while Trump heads to Georgia
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the union stronghold of Flint, Michigan, on Friday as she battles with Donald Trump for working-class voters who could tip the scales in this year’s election.
10/4/2024 - 1:18 pm | View Link - Who are Rob Johnson and Danielle Duggan? Meet the candidates in Iowa House District 34
Two candidates are competing for a Des Moines-based Iowa House seat that is open this year with the retirement of longtime Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad.
10/3/2024 - 12:22 am | View Link - Capitol Notebook: Iowa Gov. Reynolds won’t appoint new lieutenant governor until after election
Adam Gregg, who Reynolds chose as her lieutenant governor when she became governor in 2017, resigned from the position last mont h to become the new president and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association.
10/2/2024 - 12:33 pm | View Link - A PAC opposing Iowa's abortion ban is funding legislative races. Will it help Democrats win?
A PAC is funneling money toward candidates running for seats in the state Legislature after Iowa's 6-week abortion ban. Will it make a difference?
10/2/2024 - 12:19 am | View Link - More
Welcome to Wopular
Wopular is an
online newspaper rack,
giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.
Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular,
MWB,
RottenTomatoes
MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site
- "Expendables 4" Starts Shooting This Fall, Says Randy Couture at the Arnold Sports Festival more
- “Expendables 4” Gets Funding Interest from “Ip Man 3” Financier more
- "Ip Man 3" Distributor Suspected of Box Office Fraud, Parent Company Loses $200M in Market Cap more
- Yen Targets "Ip Man 4" for 2018 Release; Discusses Film with Director, Producer more
- "Ip Man 3" Shatters Expectations with $72M Opening [China Box Office] more