Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

Supporters of the bill have said it would prevent “nuclear verdicts” -- which have been seen in other states -- that deliver tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in lawsuits against trucking companies.

The Iowa Senate passed

Kristen Stiffler of Clive will begin April 25 as executive director of the state board charged with enforcing Iowa’s civil rights laws. She ran for Iowa House District 27 in 2022, losing the election to Democrat Kenan Judge.

Ruling sets standard for government, advocates say

Iowa Democrats requested an extension to file their 2024 caucus plan Friday morning as GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann slammed their commitment to a mail-in caucus plan, days after a Republican lawmaker proposed a bill to require in-person participation in the caucuses.

Schools worry about changing when bond votes held

Weapons must be out of sight; driver must have permit to carry under provisions.

Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds said in a statement she will “do everything I can” to protect the status of the caucuses.

Iowa cities would not be allowed to ban residents from owning specific dog breeds under a bill House lawmakers passed Tuesday.

Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill to fund anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers, fund maternal and rural health care grants and provide state employees paid parental leave.

Iowa is in a shrinking minority of states that do not offer coverage under Medicaid to new mothers for 12 months after they give birth, and lawmakers are not likely to extend the coverage this year.

Justices will be asked to clear way for ‘fetal heartbeat’ bill

The bills are part of House Democrats’ “People Over Politics” legislative agenda they proposed at the beginning of the legislative session.

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday she wants to let the lawmaking process play out before throwing her support behind the final measure.

House and Senate Republicans differ on approach