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A jump-start for small businesses?

A jump-start for small businesses?   The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill this morning aimed at making it easier for small companies to grow and go public, CNNMoney reported.   The House…
By BPC Staff | Mar 15, 2012
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Civil justice reform task force issues recommendations

An Iowa Supreme Court task force established to propose reforms to Iowa’s civil justice system released its final report Wednesday. The 84-member Iowa Civil Justice Reform Task Force studied and considered court innovations to make …
By BPC Staff | Mar 15, 2012
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Justices to hear Becker appeal at Drake

Justices to hear Becker appeal at Drake The Iowa Supreme Court will conduct oral arguments in Sheslow Auditorium on the campus of Drake University on March 29 starting at 9 a.m. The justices will hear…
By BPC Staff | Mar 14, 2012
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Polk County approves $241.3 million budget

Polk County approves $241.3 million budget Today, the Polk County Board of Supervisors approved a $241.3 million budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The budget reduces expenditures by $4.7 million compared with the…
By BPC Staff | Mar 13, 2012
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Branstad joins amicus brief opposing California fuel standards law

Branstad joins amicus brief opposing California fuel standards law Gov. Terry Branstad joined an amicus brief in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals opposing California’s fuel standards law. Branstad said that allowing the California Air…
By BPC Staff | Mar 13, 2012
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Nyemaster firm receives Patriot Award

The Nyemaster Goode law firm has been selected to receive the Patriot Award from the National Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense. Nyemaster …
By BPC Staff | Mar 12, 2012
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China rips U.S. trade bill, will not adjust currency

China rips U.S. trade bill, will not adjust currency   A U.S. trade bill targeting Chinese imports goes against international rules, China’s commerce minister said today, and Beijing will not adjust the value of its…
By BPC Staff | Mar 7, 2012
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Chief justice to kick off constitution lecture series

Chief justice to kick off constitution lecture series Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady will deliver the inaugural lecture of the Iowa Constitution Lecture Series on Thursday at Drake University Law School. The new…
By BPC Staff | Mar 7, 2012
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Lawyer named honorary consul of Canada

Lawyer named honorary consul of Canada  The government of Canada has appointed Mary Lawyer as the honorary consul of Canada in Iowa. As honorary consul, Lawyer will work with the Consulate General of Canada in…
By BPC Staff | Mar 7, 2012
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Service sector is expanding

The services sector expanded at its fastest pace in a year in February, helped by a gain in new orders and improvements in housing, according to data released today, Reuters reported.

The Institute for Supply …
By BPC Staff | Mar 5, 2012