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A Project of Iowa's Development Disabilities Council


Iowa's Developmental Disabilities Council and ID Action want to help you become a better advocate.  Instead of just sitting up and taking notice, we want you to stand up and take action. 

That is why we have created infoNET- to give you the information, tools, resources and opportunities you need to take action.  Actions speak louder than words!

Iowa Legislative Session Countdown



New Revenue Estimates

The state's Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) changed its predictions on how much the state will collect in tax revenues this year (fiscal year 2010) and the next fiscal year (fiscal year 2011).  They found that revenues increased only slightly - less than a percent. The good news is that the state's revenues are no longer going down and the economy is leveling out; the bad news is that there is no extra money to spend and the economy isn't going to recover very quickly.  You can read more about this here.


Health & Human Services Proposed FY 2011 Budget

Click here to review the proposed budget for health and human services programs in Fiscal Year 2011.  You can also see how the Department of Human Services plans to make ends meet with fewer resources here.
 

 
Tools for the e-Advocate
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Click here to review bills using our Bill Tracker.
Click here to find a town hall meeting/public forum near you.
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"The most important political office is that of the private citizen."
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis

"I never worry about action,
only inaction."

Sir Winston Churchill

"One is not born into the world to do everything, but to do something."
Henry David Thoreau
 

"It is easy to sit up and take notice. 
What is
difficult is getting up
and taking action."
 
Honore de Balzac

"When the people become involved in their government, government becomes more accountable, and our society is stronger, more compassionate, and more prepared for the challenges
of the future." 
Gov. Arnold Schwartzeneger