Iowa legislative round-up

The rotunda outside the Iowa Senate and House chambers in February 2010. (Steve Pope/Freelance)

The latest from the Iowa Statehouse, as covered by political reporters Rod Boshart, James Q. Lynch and Mike Wiser of the Gazette-Lee Enterprises Des Moines Bureau.

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MidAmerican reviewing options after nuclear energy bill stalls in Iowa Senate

Rod Boshart

Officials at MidAmerican Energy Co. are studying potential options now that the Iowa Legislature adjourned without taking action on a bill the utility ...

Branstad says he’ll continue focus on tax relief, education reform

Governor thinks lawmakers are listening too much to people who fear change 11

Iowa House speaker names new top aide

Struyk served in Iowa House, including stint as assistant minority leader

Iowa legislative leaders say they’ll keep working on property tax compromise

But 'gap' remains between House Republicans, Senate Democrats 2

Branstad lifts ban on lead shot in dove hunts

Says commission overstepped bounds in setting rule 20

Iowa Legislature 2012: A session in review

What will change for Iowans, plus a legislative scorecard

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