Articles Tagged: Eric Gjerde

A policy provision inserted into a budget bill in the final minutes of the legislative session would allow the state to request reimbursement from local 911 service boards for “reasonable costs.” First responders warn the bill could have unintended consequences.

State Republican lawmakers this week advanced a bill that would dismantle citizen review boards that probe alleged police misconduct like those established in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Coralville, University Heights and Dubuque.

GOP Sen. Charlie McClintock says he’s still undecided on whether to support the bill.

Lawmakers must address children’s needs, school funding, opportunities for working Iowans and legislative transparency, first-term Democrat says.

Parades are a great way “to make real connections with voters, especially if you don’t have a lot of money or high name recognition.”