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SENATE UPDATE: Local communities awarded Main Street grants
by Swati Dandekar · Opinions | September 3rd, 2010
It has been a busy summer. I took my mom to Scotland for her 81st birthday. We both enjoy live theatre, so we attended several plays at the Pitlochry. We also got our fill of wonderful Scottish cuisine during the trip. |
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SENATE UPDATE: Funding available for community-based energy projects
by Swati Dandekar · Opinions | July 23rd, 2010
Dollar-for-dollar matching grants of up to $50,000 are now available for community-based energy projects. |
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SENATE UPDATE: Nominate an outstanding volunteer in Iowa's flood recovery efforts
by Swati Dandekar · Opinions | May 28th, 2010
Nominations are being accepted through June 11 for the Rebuild Iowa Award for Service. |
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SENATE REPORT: Cedar Rapids ranked on top for projected job growth by Forbes
by Swati Dandekar · Opinions | April 22nd, 2010
The shortened 2010 legislative session wrapped up on March 30. It's great to be home in the district after some very busy months in Des Moines.
Thank you to all who contacted me during session and contributed to the many good ideas that made it to the Governor's desk. |
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SENATE UPDATE: Senate wraps up last legislative business
by Swati Dandekar · Opinions | April 1st, 2010
The legislative session came to an end last week. Early mornings and late nights have brought many good bills through the legislative process. Those that have passed the Legislature and been signed into law by the Governor will be on their way to the departments, where the changes in law will be implemented. |
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SENATE UPDATE: Staying focused on student achievement
by Swati Dandekar · Opinions | March 25th, 2010
Last week I had the chance to floor-manage Senate File 2371. This is a good bill for Linn County, our water quality and flooding issues, as it deals with removal of sand and gravel from state-owned land and waters. |
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SENATE UPDATE: Reforms will bring accountability to Iowa tax credits
by Swati Dandekar · Opinions | March 19th, 2010
Time is moving swiftly. We only have another week or so to get everything done. Each day is filled with debate on many bills, as we make decisions for the future of our state and all Iowans. I encourage you to go to www.legis.state.ia.us and follow our progress. I also welcome your input, visits and questions as we near the end of this legislative session. |
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SENATE REPORT: Grants will help local communities save energy
by Swati Dandekar · Opinions | February 11th, 2010
It was nice to see visitors from the district at the Statehouse last week. Chris Kivett-Berry, community project director for Linn County Empowerment, and other Empowerment representatives were in Des Moines to talk with legislators about changes in Empowerment. |
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SENATE UPDATE: Legislative session focused on state budget
by Swati Dandekar · Opinions | January 28th, 2010
The pace of this session is keeping me busier than ever. Over the first two weeks, a lot of time was devoted to education bills, as well as reviewing proposals for a major reorganization of state government. |
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SENATE UPDATE: Helping Iowans to keep their homes
by Swati Dandekar · Opinions | November 25th, 2009
We've taken steps at the Statehouse to help Iowans keep their homes during the current mortgage crisis.
This year, I voted to help prevent certain foreclosures and to provide homeowners with information when they face potential foreclosure. |
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