Iowa Gov. Chet Culver Signs IT Consolidation Bill
From GovTech.com
IT consolidation in Iowa took another step forward this week when Gov. Chet Culver (pictured) signed legislation that sets a course for the state’s governance of technology and expands the state CIO’s role.
Iowa’s IT consolidation is the centerpiece of a statewide reorganization bill that Culver signed into [...]

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Iowa Guard members starting to receive back pay
From the Quad-City Times
Iowa National Guard members have begun to receive long-overdue payments they were promised for extended tours of Iraq, 1st District U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley announced Thursday.
“The news that Iowa’s National Guard members are finally receiving the respite leave payments they earned is both exciting and [...]

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Governor signs puppy mill bill as first dog looks on
From Radio Iowa
Governor Chet Culver has signed a bill into law that immediately allows for state inspections of commercial dog kennels that draw public complaints.
Breeders who are raising four or more dogs would have to pay a new licensing fee and register with the state. [...]

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Braley leading “Red to Blue program”
From O. Kay Henderson’s blog
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Chris Van Hollen today announced the leadership for the Red to Blue program and additional assistance with incumbent protection.
DCCC Vice Chair Bruce Braley (IA) will join Representatives Allyson Schwartz (PA), Patrick Murphy (PA), and Donna Edwards (MD) as chairs of the [...]

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Democratic US Rep Leonard Boswell to seek re-election
From the AP/WQAD
Democratic U.S. Congressman Leonard Boswell will seek an eighth term in office.
That’s despite speculation from some Republicans that he would retire.
The 76-year-old representative from Iowa filed paperwork with the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office on Friday. The Iowa primary is June 8. Read full story…
Loebsack [...]

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