Iowa Crop and Weather Report, July 8, 2013 Vol 13, no.18

Report produced by the The Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Climatology Bureau. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October.

Iowa Agri-News, August 16, 2013, Vol. 13, no.18

Crop and livestock summaries for the state of Iowa, produced by the Iowa Department of Agriculture. Previously Agri-News

Iowa Agri-News, August 29, 2013, Vol. 13, no.18

Crop and livestock summaries for the state of Iowa, produced by the Iowa Department of Agriculture. Previously Agri-News

Iowa Agri-News, September 18, 2013, Vol. 13, no.21

Crop and livestock summaries for the state of Iowa, produced by the Iowa Department of Agriculture. Previously Agri-News

Friday Facts, October 18, 2013, Vol. 188

Bureau of Nutrition and Health Promotion part of the Iowa Department of Public Health produces of weekly newsletter about the Iowa WIC Program for the State of Iowa citizen.

EPI Update, October 18, 2013

Weekly newsletter for Center For Acute Disease Epidemiology of Iowa Department of Public Health.

How a Bill Becomes a Law, September 18, 2008

A legislative bill is a written proposal for a law. Ideas for bills come from many sources: a legislator’s constituents, businesses, government agencies, professional associations, interest groups and other state legislatures. When a legislator recognizes or is made aware of a problem which could be pursued through legislation, that idea is put into the form of a bill. In Iowa, only legislators are able to sponsor and introduce bills. Bills may be sponsored by a Senator or Representative, or by a Senate or House committee. All bills must be approved by both the Senate and the House before being sent to the Governor for final approval. When a bill is introduced by members of a legislative chamber, it must follow a process and, if passed, be sent to members in the other legislative chamber where this process is repeated. The bill and its language must be in identical form from both chambers before being sent to the Governor.

Budget Process in Iowa, September 18, 2008

Budget Process: The Governor and the State Legislature appropriate the state resources after the revenue receipts are estimated by the Revenue Estimating Conference.

Legislative Terminology, September 18, 2008

The Legislative Information Office (LIO) provides an document that gives the legislative terminology for the citizens of Iowa.

Participation in Making Iowa Laws, September 18, 2008

The state Senator and state Representative from each district are elected to represent constituent interests when making the laws of Iowa. Citizens can take part in the decisions made by those elected officials. For locating constituent Senators and Representatives, or to learn more about the Iowa Legislature, contact the Legislative Information Office (LIO).

Pieces of Iowa’s Past, February 18, 2009

Pieces of Iowa’s Past, published by the Iowa State Capitol Tour Guides weekly during the legislative session, features historical facts about Iowa, the Capitol, and the early workings of state government. All historical publications are reproduced here with the actual spelling, punctuation, and grammar retained. February 18, 2009 THIS WEEK: Speech by a Pioneer Lawmakers Member