In four days, the Iowa Legislature returns to the Statehouse. I’m too excited to sleep.
And in order to understand the Legislature’s customs and rituals, it helps to speak fluent lawmaker. So I’ve compiled this short glossary of legis-speak, freshly updated for 2009. I’ve come across many new additions to the language listening to leaders and [...]
January 8, 2009
2009 Legislative Glossary
January 8, 2009
Thursday Reads
Ever ask a state lawmaker about long-delayed property tax reform? Most times they’ll say they’re anxiously awaiting the recommendations of a task force studying the issue. The wait is over. Now the reform can begin.
Sorry, I just laugh-spit coffee onto my keyboard.
After two years of hearings, a special legislative task force has made its recommendations. [...]
