Articles Tagged: Adam Gregg

Discussions with Iowa political insiders attempts to shed light on who Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds may name as her second-in-command.

Reynolds, who spoke with reporters Tuesday, commented on her timeline for announcing a new lieutenant governor and she elaborated on her proposal for legislation that would govern students’ use of cellphones in classrooms.

Both Democrats and Republicans are generally supportive of proposed constitutional amendments that would impact voting eligibility and the gubernatorial line of succession

Other states’ amendment processes yield their own consequences

Adam Gregg will become the new President and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association, but will not directly lobby state lawmakers on legislation, he says

Plus, Congressional fundraising numbers worth noting

Also, Iowa AG Bird joins lawsuit against federal law to cap rates and limit fees on phone calls by inmates

Plus, Libertarians make their case in court

Also in Capitol Notebook: Iowa AG names prosecutor to statewide cold case unit

Iowa Lt. Governor Adam Gregg has resigned from his position effective immediately, according to an announcement sent Tuesday by the governor’s office.

The National Lieutenant Governors Association supports lieutenant governors in all 50 U.S. states and U.S. territories.

Also, more of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ appointments to state boards and commissions received tepid approval from state lawmakers

Also, a grant will help schools get food from local farmers

Alan Ostergren, a conservative lawyer who argued on behalf of many of the challenges, said some of the petitioners now may contest some of the panel’s rulings in court.

State lawmakers have given the first stage of approval to a proposed state constitutional amendment that would clarify what happens when Iowa’s governor must be replaced.