Wheeler, 2 filmmakers charged in tax scandal

By Lee Rood, The Des Moines Register

The Iowa attorney general's office on Monday charged the former manager of the Iowa Film Office with misconduct in office and filed first-degree theft charges against principals in the making of a 2008 film in Council Bluffs.
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Bill would require sick leave for most employees in Iowa

By Jennifer Jacobs, The Des Moines Register

All Iowa employees who work at least 20 hours a week would get paid when they are home sick, under a bill before the Legislature.
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House nears approval on state reorganization legislation

By James Q. Lynch, Sioux City Journal

The House is expected to give approval this week to legislation reorganizing state government, including language to address concerns expressed in a two-hour public hearing Monday. Read More

Traffic fines on state radar for revenue

By Jason Clayworth, The Des Moines Register

The massive government reorganization bill that Gov. Chet Culver has touted as a key to resolving the state's budget crisis has gotten $913,500 weaker in the past week, placing more pressure on House members to find additional savings. Read More

Senate votes to toughen red-light penalties

By Jennifer Jacobs, The Des Moines Register

Jermiah Dosser's mother, Jody, wiped tears as the Iowa Senate voted unanimously Monday to stiffen fines and driver's license sanctions for drivers who fail to stop at red lights. Read More

Ombudsman concludes lottery safer than in past

By William Petroski, The Des Moines Register

State Ombudsman William Angrick has ended a simmering feud with a top Iowa Lottery official, although he vowed Monday to keep watching whether the lottery is doing enough to protect customers from retailer fraud. Read More

"Prevailing Wage-Lite" passes House Committee

By Jason Clayworth, The Des Moines Register

A new version of a controversial union labor proposal that failed last year was approved today by the House Labor Committee, paving the way for the idea to advance to full House for further consideration. Read More

Fate of Biodiesel subsidy rests with jobs bill

By Philip Brasher, The Des Moines Register

The fate of the lapsed tax subsidy for biodiesel may well lie with what happens to a jobs bill that Democrats want to get through Congress soon. Read More

Dozens air complaints about government reorganization plan

By O. Kay Henderson, Radio Iowa

Dozens of citizens crowded into a meeting room at the statehouse today to air their complaints about a state government reorganization plan that will be debated in the House later this week. Read More

Governor talks trooper funding, MHI closing

By O. Kay Henderson, Radio Iowa

Governor Chet Culver is asking legislators to rethink their opposition to his proposal for financing the operations of the Iowa State Highway Patrol. Read More

Tougher water regulations get final approval

By Dar Danielson, Radio Iowa

A state committee has signed off on tougher environmental rules aimed at keeping Iowa's lakes, rivers and streams free of pollution. Read More

Culver -- Up to lawmakers to balance budget

By Staff Reports, Quad-City Times

Gov. Chet Culver says he's not worried by differences that have emerged over his plan to save money by restructuring state government. Read More

Grandparents-rights bill advances

By Jennifer Jacobs, The Des Moines Register

Grandparents could seek visitation or custody when a parent of the child dies under a bill before the Iowa Legislature that took a step forward Monday. Read More

Former Steve King aide running for Iowa attorney general

By Tom Beaumont, The Des Moines Register

Republican Brenna Findley announced today she is running for Iowa attorney general. Read More

Gov. Chet Culver (D)
Elected: November 2006
Term expires: January 2011

	State capital: Des Moines
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	Lt. Gov. Patty Judge (D)
	Secretary of State Michael Mauro (D)
	Attorney General Tom Miller (D)
	Senate President: John P. "Jack" Kibbie (D)
	House Speaker: Pat Murphy (D)

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