Lawmakers could increase Iowa’s fuel tax.
Two Southeast Iowa lawmakers believe the state’s fuel tax will eventually increase.State Senator Gene Fraise (D-Lee County) and State Representative Jerry Kearns (D-Keokuk) do not foresee an increase...
View ArticleKearns Talks Hospital, Prison Funding
A proposal in Des Moines could result in more money for Keokuk Area Hospital.Rep. Jerry Kearns (D-Keokuk) has filed legislation asking the Iowa Department of Human Services to recalculate one of its...
View ArticleRep. Kearns Votes Against Bill
A southeast Iowa lawmaker says the state needs to put more money into economic development efforts.The Iowa House has passed the Economic Development Budget bill.The legislation not only funds...
View ArticleEmphasis – March 23
Jason Parrott’s guest is Ryanne Wood, who is Lee County’s CPC Administrator. They talk about mental health care reform and what is being proposed in Des Moines by the Iowa Legislature.Lawmakers are...
View ArticleLee County Supports KAH
Lee County is showing support for Keokuk Area Hospital as the Board of Supervisors has pledged $100,000 to the financially-strapped hospital.There is one condition with the contribution. It must be...
View ArticleEducation Top Priority for Senate Candidates
The three candidates for the Democratic nomination in Iowa’s 42nd Senate District say they will make education a top priority.Bob Morawitz of Fort Madison, Rich Taylor of Mount Pleasant and Donna...
View ArticleDes Moines County to Maintain Services
The decision by the Iowa Legislature to revamp the state’s mental health care system has counties struggling to determine their role in the new landscape.The state will pay for Medicaid-related...
View ArticleJerry Kearns – Iowa House 83
State Rep. Jerry Kearns (D-Keokuk) says he has the experience needed to help create and retain jobs in Lee County and Iowa as a whole.
View ArticleJim Steffen – Iowa House 83
Jim Steffen (R-Argyle) says southern Lee County needs a new voice in Des Moines.
View ArticleNew SE Iowa Senator Preparing for Session
Southeast Iowa’s newest state lawmaker says he is still getting used to the state capitol.
View Article2013 Iowa Legislative Session
This week’s guests on Emphasis are State Rep. Dave Heaton (R-Mount Pleasant) and State Rep. Jerry Kearns (D-Keokuk).They talk to Public Radio’s Jason Parrott about the Iowa Legislature’s 2013 session.
View ArticleOT Likely for Iowa Legislature
It’s looking less likely that the Iowa Legislature will adjourn its current session on time.
View ArticleWorkforce Development Cuts in Lee County
One southeast Iowa lawmaker does not believe the state legislature will be able to stop a reduction in local workforce development services.
View ArticleBurlington Schools Set Priorities
The Burlington School Board would like the the Iowa Legislature to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to new rules and regulations.
View ArticleIA Lawmaker Expects Shorter Session
One southeast Iowa lawmaker expects to spend less time in Des Moines this year.
View ArticleIowa Condition of the State Address
Governor Terry Branstad used his 2014 Condition of the State Address to show that "Iowa Is Working."
View ArticleRep. Kearns Wants Online Tax Collected
One southeast Iowa lawmaker says a lack of action by the federal government is costing both the state and small businesses money.
View ArticleWorkforce Development Cuts in Lee County
One southeast Iowa lawmaker does not believe the state legislature will be able to stop a reduction in local workforce development services.
View ArticleBurlington Schools Set Priorities
The Burlington School Board would like the the Iowa Legislature to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to new rules and regulations.
View ArticleIA Lawmaker Expects Shorter Session
One southeast Iowa lawmaker expects to spend less time in Des Moines this year.
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