Iowa governor cites State Integrity Investigation at bill signing

By Caitlin Ginley

Branstad says new enforcement body could improve Hawkeye State's grade.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Terry Branstad":

"… ormation, partly due to a lack of strong enforcement measures.But Governor Terry Branstad signed a bill last week that would create the Iowa Public Information Boar …"

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Terry Branstad":

"… lobbyist status.Governor cites Center integrity investigationIowa Governor Terry Branstad signed a bill last week creating the Iowa Public Information Board, a nine …"

The state of open records laws: Access denied

By Caitlin Ginley

State statutes promise access to information, but are riddled with exemptions.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Terry Branstad":

"… e for celebration — sort of.Indeed, there were smiles all around as Gov. Terry Branstad signed the law on May 3 in the ornate Capitol Building, surrounded by lawm …"

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State laws vary widely on voting rights for felons

By Maryann Batlle and Carl Straumsheim

A convicted felon in Maine can vote from prison, while a felon in Florida may never vote again.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Terry Branstad":

"… hat might be.After taking office in January 2011, Iowa’s Republican Gov. Terry Branstad revoked the automatic restoration process established by former Gov. Tom V …"

Pennsylvania governor benefited from untraceable $1.5 million donation

By Paul Abowd and Alexandra Duszak

How Pennsylvania's governor benefited from an untraceable $1.5 million donation.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Terry Branstad":

"… ommon Cause Wisconsin.In Iowa, the RGA gave about $1.2 million directly to Terry Branstad, according to data from CRP. As in Pennsylvania, Branstad could not receiv …"