Governor signs puppy mill bill as first dog looks on
From Radio Iowa

Governor Chet Culver has signed a bill into law that immediately allows for state inspections of commercial dog kennels that draw public complaints.

Breeders who are raising four or more dogs would have to pay a new licensing fee and register with the state. Culver calls that a “seal of approval” which reputable breeders can present to families hoping to adopt a pet. Read full article…

Culver Signs Government Reorganization Bill
From KCRG

Gov. Chet Culver has signed into law a restructuring of state government projected to trim $127 million from next year’s budget and help close a projected shortfall.

Speaking Wednesday at a bill signing ceremony, Culver noted that when coupled with an earlier retirement incentive program and reductions he’s ordered on his own authority, the state has cut $270 million from next year’s $5.3 billion budget. Read full article…

Lt. Governor Patty Judge makes a stop in Sioux City
From KTIV

Iowa’s Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge made a stop in Sioux City today as part of her “Moving Iowa Forward” tour.

Judge spoke at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center about a program called I-Jobs. Read full article…