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Financial Literacy Discussion with Tahira Hira and Adam Carroll

posted on January 21, 2009 at 2:49 PM

The Iowa Journal examines financial literacy - what it is, why Americans may have to change their spending and savings habits, and how to navigate today's financial downturn.

Iowa News Analysis: January 15, 2009

posted on January 16, 2009 at 12:17 PM

James Lynch of the Cedar Rapids Gazette, and Jeneane Beck of Iowa Public Radio talk with host Paul Yeager about Iowa legislators response to the troubled state budget, how decisions at the federal level could affect Iowa's budget, and what's left for state legislators to do while they wait for news from the federal government.

Financial Literacy

posted on January 16, 2009 at 10:12 AM

The Iowa Journal examines financial literacy - what it is, why Americans may have to change their spending and savings habits, and how to navigate today's financial downturn.

Iowa News Analysis: Flooding and Farming, New Bills Signed by Gov. Culver

posted on May 6, 2008 at 12:45 PM

Host Paul Yeager and David Pitt of the Associated Press discuss flooding in Iowa and its impact on planting crops, and the impact of Governor Culver signing bills that increase the oversight of students loans and regulate the Veterans' Trust Fund.

Iowa News Analysis: Governor's Pay Raise, Public Bargaining Rights, Open Records Law

posted on April 28, 2008 at 5:18 PM

Host Jeneane Beck and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discuss Iowa legislative activity including pay increases for the governor and other state officials, expanding public sector bargaining rights, and the state's open record laws.

Iowa News Analysis: Veterans' Legislation and CIETC Verdicts

posted on April 25, 2008 at 1:18 PM

Paul Yeager and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa talk about the convictions of former CIETC employees and legislative financing of veterans' programs.

Iowa News Analysis: Farm Prices, CIETC, Legislature Final Days

posted on April 18, 2008 at 1:35 PM

Paul Yeager and David Pitt of the Associated Press talk about the rising farm prices, the CIETC closing arguments, final legislative bills and a possible challenge to the new smoking bill.

News Analysis: April 17, 2008

posted on April 17, 2008 at 12:43 PM

Host Paul Yeager and reporter Kay Henderson, of Radio Iowa, discuss public transportation policies.

News Analysis: April 10, 2008

posted on April 10, 2008 at 11:44 AM

Host Paul Yeager talks with Kay Henderson, news director Radio Iowa, about the ramifications of the newly passed smoking bill and gives an update on the statewide one-cent local sales tax option.

News Analysis: April 14, 2008

posted on April 10, 2008 at 10:47 AM

In the News Analysis segment, David Pitt, Associated Press reporter, talks with host Paul Yeager about the proposed transportation license fee, the appropriations bill which may include $120 million to build a new prison in Fort Madison, and the implications of Iowa's new smoking ban.

Discussion: The Impact on Iowa of Five Years of the Iraq War

posted on March 24, 2008 at 10:46 AM

The Iowa Journal examines the economic costs to Iowa of the war in Iraq. HOST: Jeneane Beck, PROGRAM GUEST: Rep. McKinley Bailey, D-Webster City

Discussion: The Role of Community Colleges in Iowa

posted on March 17, 2008 at 10:15 AM

Rob Denson, President of Des Moines Area Community College, talks about how community colleges respond to the workforce needs of area businesses and students looking to begin their post-secondary education. Bob Mundt, President of the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce emphasizes the successful role of community colleges to train the future workforce.

News Analysis: February 21, 2008

posted on February 21, 2008 at 9:35 AM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discusses the legislature's action on a bill to ban smoking in public places with host Paul Yeager.

News Analysis: February 18, 2008

posted on February 18, 2008 at 3:00 PM

Host Jeneane Beck talks with Associated Press reporter David Pitt about the difficulty of obtaining student loans and the proposed expansion of HAWK-I insurance program being debated in the Iowa legislature.

Discussion: Casino's Impact on Economy and Politics in Iowa

posted on February 15, 2008 at 5:00 PM

Paul Yaeger interviews Wes Ehrecke, President of the Iowa Gaming Association and Jack Ketterer, Administrator for the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

News Analysis: February 14, 2008

posted on February 15, 2008 at 4:57 PM

News analyst Kay Henderson, news director of Radio Iowa, talks about the proposed bill to ban smoking in public places, the bottle bill, and the superdelegate system.

News Analysis: February 8, 2008

posted on February 12, 2008 at 9:49 AM

News analysis of national presidential campaigns as well as moves at the statehouse to enact a statewide ban on smoking and the implementation of new fees to cover highway construction costs from David Pitt of The Associated Press and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa.

Discussion: Campaign Finance and Lobbyists in Iowa Politics

posted on February 11, 2008 at 10:54 AM

With us to discuss the role of lobbyists, ethics and whether there is a need for further reforms are two people who work with these issues on an almost daily basis: Representative Scott Raecker of the House Ethics Committee and Charlie Smithson is Executive Director and Legal Counsel for the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board.

News Analysis: February 8, 2008

posted on February 11, 2008 at 8:54 AM

Governor Chet Culver's endorsement of Barack Obama, education spending and concerns with the Iowa economy are topics covered by Dave Pitt of Associated Press.

The Influence of Lobbyists in Iowa

posted on February 8, 2008 at 8:45 AM

There are some 685 lobbyists registered to lobby the Iowa Legislature. That's 4.5 lobbyists per legislator. We examine the role they play in shaping Iowa policy and legislation.

News Analysis: February 4, 2008

posted on February 6, 2008 at 9:27 AM

Todd Mundt and Jeneane Beck Iowa Public Radio News talk about the Iowa Lottery Touch Play settlement and higher state budget projections.

News Analysis: January 24, 2008

posted on January 30, 2008 at 9:39 AM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discusses financial issues in the Iowa legislature, health care initiatives on the state level, and Ed Fallon's chances in the upcoming senatorial race.

News Analysis: January 21, 2008

posted on January 22, 2008 at 11:42 AM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses issues facing the first week of the Iowa legislative session with host Todd Mundt, including funding for community colleges and the bottle deposit program.

Iowa Prison Reform

posted on January 18, 2008 at 2:22 PM

State Representative Todd Taylor and prison reform advocate Carlos Jayne discuss issues in the Iowa correctional system with host Paul Yeager.

News Analysis: January 17, 2008

posted on January 18, 2008 at 2:14 PM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses recent statehouse protests and the controversy surrounding coal plants in Marshalltown and Black Hawk County with host Paul Yeager.

Day One at the 2008 Iowa Legislature

posted on January 15, 2008 at 10:55 AM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discusses the first day of the 2008 Iowa legislative session, including balancing the state budget and expectations for Governor Culver's upcoming Condition of the State address.

Health Insurance Concerns and the Iowa Legislature

posted on January 11, 2008 at 4:52 PM

Senator Jack Hatch and John Gilliland, Senior Vice President of Government Relations for the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, discuss health insurance mandates and how they will affect the 2008 Iowa lesgislative session.

News Analysis: January 10, 2008

posted on January 10, 2008 at 8:16 PM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses economic issues in the news, including the closing of a plant in Story City and post-holiday receipts for retailers, as well as tax issues facing the Iowa legislature.

2008 Iowa Legislative Preview

posted on January 9, 2008 at 3:16 PM

As the session begins Monday, the legislature faces a fiscal year 2009 budget gap of more than $400 million. Governor Chet Culver has already asked lawmakers and state agencies to hold the line on spending, and he says he does not want to increases taxes. Nevertheless, there are many proposals asking for projects to be funded.