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.
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posted on February 8, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Full Program: There are 685 individuals registered to lobby at the state legislature. That's 4.5 lobbyists per lawmaker. How much influence they have on the legislative process is discussed with Charlie Smithson, Executive Director and Legal Council for the...
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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.
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posted on February 5, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Full Program: With 15 community colleges serving 99 counties, the community college system is arguably the most valued public institution in Iowa. Discussing this issue with The Iowa Journal are guests Rob Denson and Bob Mundt.
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posted on February 4, 2008 at 8:56 AM
Todd Mundt talks to Kay Henderson, News Director of Radio Iowa, about the results of the recent presidential candidate primaries and how they may affect the future of the Iowa caucuses. The two also discuss the status of the farm bill and if the...
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posted on February 4, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Iowa Journal looks at the role of community colleges in the state from education, training and workforce development.
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posted on February 1, 2008 at 3:59 PM
The use of the Internet and all the devices it spawned as well as some stand alone gadgets has been a boon to modern education. But the devices are not solely employed to tap that knowledge. As filmmaker Woody Allen once said, "I believe in the...
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posted on January 31, 2008 at 7:36 PM
Rich Leopold and L.D. McMullen discuss important issues concerning Iowa's water quality and management.
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posted on January 30, 2008 at 10:06 AM
David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses Iowa's economy, the new head of Iowa's Republican party, and proposed changes in the judicial system with host Jeneane Beck.
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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.
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posted on January 30, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Full Program: The internet, cell phones, iPods, and more - how are multitasking gadgets changing the way we gather information, communicate, socialize, work and learn?
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posted on January 28, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Full Program: Iowa may seem rich in water resources, but how much of it is protected from pollution and available for Iowans to use for drinking water, recreation and industry?
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posted on January 25, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Full Program: Roads, bridges and a whole lot more about infrastructure will be the focus of our next The Iowa Journal. We’ll also take a look how we can pay for the systems we need.
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posted on January 25, 2008 at 12:00 AM
What new issues are rising to the surface in the fight to clean and protect Iowa's 72,000 miles of water? The Iowa Journal dives in to see.
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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.
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