Lawmakers could increase Iowa’s fuel tax.
Two Southeast Iowa lawmakers believe the state’s fuel tax will eventually increase.State Senator Gene Fraise (D-Lee County) and State Representative Jerry Kearns (D-Keokuk) do not foresee an increase...
View ArticleKearns Talks Hospital, Prison Funding
A proposal in Des Moines could result in more money for Keokuk Area Hospital.Rep. Jerry Kearns (D-Keokuk) has filed legislation asking the Iowa Department of Human Services to recalculate one of its...
View ArticleWrite-In Campaign Falls Short
A potential legislative candidate in southeast Iowa must find another way to get on the November ballot.Republican Jim Steffen of Argyle announced in late May his intention to run a write-in campaign...
View ArticleOT Likely for Iowa Legislature
It’s looking less likely that the Iowa Legislature will adjourn its current session on time.
View ArticleWorkforce Development Cuts in Lee County
One southeast Iowa lawmaker does not believe the state legislature will be able to stop a reduction in local workforce development services.
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