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State experts have been warning for years that the dreaded emerald ash borer was coming, and that once it got …
After four days of reflection, Gov. Chet Culver has a statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Varnum v. Brien: …
Sure, we’ve still got baseball, hot dogs and apple pie. But Chevrolet is looking a little iffy. In fact, all …
So the Iowa Supreme Court dropped a bomb on the Legislature last week. That’ll teach lawmakers to think twice next …
I was out of town over the weekend and just got back in the office late this morning. So I’m …
So is it built to last? This extraordinary ruling by the Iowa Supreme Court on Friday striking down the state’s …
I’ve been in Des Moines all morning, tracking developments and pounding out a Sunday column on deadline. Maybe be you …
The Iowa Supreme Court has announced that it will be releasing its ruling in the Varnum v. Brien gay marriage …
Let me start by saying I think it’s a bad idea to get rid of federal deductibility right now. Democrats …
You may remember that I urged Cedar Rapids voters to pass a local option sales tax increase and take my Marion-based …
AG Tom Miller is going after more bars that allow indoor puffing. From the Attorney General’s Office: A.G. Tom Miller: …
Back when I first covered the Statehouse, old timers referred to the Senate as the County Country Club and the …
Speaking of retro relief, my wife and I had drinks and dinner at Jiamen recently. It’s the newish Asian restaurant at …
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