Together, Iowa businesses could save more than $200 million state-wide over the next four years. The savings are in a property tax bill going through the Iowa state legislature. Business owners throughout…
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Health / News / Politics
Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill
The medical marijuana proposal is being sent to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn for approval after being approved by Illinois lawmakers.
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Education / News / Politics
Lawmakers to give public universities $900 million
The Iowa state legislature passed a bill Thursday night to spend nearly $900 million on higher education next year. Local…
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Some drivers may now renew licenses online
Iowa residents will have the option to renew their driver’s licenses online.
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News / Politics
Some misdemeanor convictions in Iowa now require DNA submission
People convicted of certain misdemeanors will also now be required to submit a DNA sample to the state.
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Illinois one-step closer to lowering voting age
Voting in Illinois may not only be for people 18-years-old and over anymore.
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Politics
Minnesota governor signs same-sex marriage bill into law
Minnesota became the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriages after Gov. Mark Dayton, a Democrat, signed a bill giving same-sex couples the right to marry.
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Politics
Investigation ordered into IRS targeting conservative groups
Attorney General Eric Holder has ordered an investigation into Internal Revenue Service political targeting of some conservative groups.
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Politics
Following tea party complaints, IRS admits ‘mistakes’
The IRS admits to making mistakes in the past few years while trying to process requests for tax-exempt status from multiple tea party groups.
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Politics
Illinois Senate passes pension reform bill, heads to the House
The Illinois Senate gave the go-ahead to a pension reform bill that will now head to the the House.
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Politics
Police concerned over Illinois highway speed increase
The Illinois Senate passed a bill that would raise the speed limit to 70 mph on interstates and tollways.
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Politics
New Moline Mayor takes oath
Scott Raes is officially the mayor of Moline, Illinois.
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Politics
New system gets the vote from Dixon
Voters in Dixon, Iowa hit the polls Tuesday with a new tool aimed at making the process faster and more…
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