http://kraigpaulsen.com/blog Kraig Paulsen - Iowa House Republican Leader Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:59:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en (DES MOINES) – Yesterday, Gov. Culver admitted that throughout his term as governor he has made mistakes. “I appreciate Gov. Culver’s willingness to admit mistakes, we’ve all made some,” said House Republican Leader Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha). “But he’s yet to acknowledge one of his biggest mistakes, increasing Iowans ... http://kraigpaulsen.com/blog/?p=191 (DES MOINES) – Yesterday Gov. Chet Culver committed the property taxpayer to another round of tax increases. He promised a 4 percent increase for fiscal year 2012 in allowable growth, the state aid provided to Iowa’s schools. According to the non-partisan Legislative Services Agency, Culver’s pledge ... http://kraigpaulsen.com/blog/?p=190 Paulsen Calls on Culver Administration to Quit Killing Iowa Jobs (DES MOINES) – Today House Republican Leader Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) called on Gov. Chet Culver to order Richard Leopold, his appointed director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, to remove objections to the Hyperion Energy Center being constructed in ... http://kraigpaulsen.com/blog/?p=189 DNR Director Agrees With House Republicans– Shrink State Government (DES MOINES) – House Republican Leader Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) was pleased that Department of Natural Resources Director Rich Leopold agrees with House Republicans that DNR programs need a review. Paulsen went further and indicated that all state programs need a ... http://kraigpaulsen.com/blog/?p=188 Today (July 1st) is the day all new laws go into effect unless a bill states otherwise. Below is the full list. Agriculture House File 2512 expands an existing Code authority that allows trucks moving livestock and construction materials with six axles to weigh up to a ranges from 80,500 pounds to ... http://kraigpaulsen.com/blog/?p=185 (DES MOINES) – The non-partisan Legislative Services Agency (LSA) confirmed in a draft report that actions taken by Gov. Chet Culver and legislative Democrats raised property taxes on Iowans. Last fall, House Republicans issued the first of many warnings that spending decisions made by Gov. Culver and legislative Democrats would result ... http://kraigpaulsen.com/blog/?p=180 (DES MOINES) – House Republican Leader Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) released the following statement in response to Gov. Terry Branstad’s announcement of lieutenant governor nominee, Sen. Kim Reynolds: “I applaud Gov. Branstad for choosing Sen. Kim Reynolds as his lieutenant governor nominee. Sen. Reynolds is a strong voice for Iowa families ... http://kraigpaulsen.com/blog/?p=179 Paulsen Statement on the Passing of Rep. Paul Bell (DES MOINES) – House Republican Leader Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) released following statement on the passing of Democrat Rep. Paul Bell (D-Newton): “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rep. Bell’s family during this difficult time. Rep. Bell was a respected legislator ... http://kraigpaulsen.com/blog/?p=178 This holiday weekend, you and I will join other Americans in saluting the soldiers of our country and honoring their memory. Initially, Memorial Day was enacted as a day to honor union soldiers following the Civil War. Now much more broadly celebrated, it is a day to honor those ... http://kraigpaulsen.com/blog/?p=173 May 14th House Republican Research Staff Newsletter. http://kraigpaulsen.com/blog/?p=171