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Unemployment rate rose slightly in January despite new job creationIowa’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 6.6% in January from the December rate of 6.5%.

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Absolutely devastating numbers for Iowa Gov. Chet Culver-Chris Cillizza, “The Fix”, Washington Post, February 14, 2010

Teachers union says 'fair share' isn't strong enoughOne of the state's largest public employee unions has registered against a union-related bill that it supported in previous years.

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Government reorganization bill signed into lawGovernor Culver has signed a state government reorganization bill into law. It eliminates 14 different state boards and commissions and consolidates state computer systems.

Iowa lawmakers debate film tax-credit issueThe state’s troubled film tax-credit program took center stage again Wednesday with critics questioning its payback value and backers promoting its draw to keep and attract young workers.

Little I-JOBS money at work Gov. Chet Culver's economic recovery I-JOBS program is off to a slow start, with only $20.7 million - or about 3.5 percent - spent from $596.5 million awarded over the past eight months for roads, bridges, community centers and other projects.

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Bill would require sick leave for most employees in Iowa-will cause negative impact for small businesses Culver wants prevailing wage law action Culver order pleases labor unions

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