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Many proposed state bills will be eliminated for this legislative session's agenda this week-- known as Funnel Week. More>>
A Senate panel has voted to approve a measure to legalize internet poker in Iowa, sending it to a full committee for debate. More>>
A Senate panel voted to approve a measure legalizing Internet poker in Iowa. More>>
Sen. Bill Dix, a Republican from Shell Rock, has introduced a resolution urging Congress to extend tax cuts approved under former President George W. Bush. More>>
An Iowa panel has approved incentives for a $38 million expansion at the "Field of Dreams" movie site near Dyersville. More>>
An Iowa House panel has approved increased taxes on fuel and new vehicles to support road repairs. More>>
The Senate approved the $2.8 billion measure Tuesday on a 26-23 party-line vote. Democrats favored the move and Republicans opposed it. More>>
On Monday, Iowa lawmakers voted to go forward with a bill that allows anyone to file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office alleging a business is employing an illegal immigrant. More>>
A House committee is considering a new proposal that would require tenants to notify landlords of bed bug infestations. More>>
The Iowa House has approved a resolution that would overturn a ban on the use of lead shot when hunting doves. More>>
A House panel has voted to ban the use of automated cameras to enforce traffic laws. More>>
The bill approved Wednesday would allow Mystique Casino in Dubuque and Horseshoe Casino in Council Bluffs to pay the state a combined $70 million over seven years to end a requirement to hold dog races. More>>
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