Erin Murphy

Meantime, a year later Iowa has not replaced an interstate compact for comparing voter registration lists across states.

Levin, of Iowa City, faces a challenger in the Democratic primary. Ty Bopp also ran in 2022 but dropped out, and who has not filed any fundraising reports this year.

Iowa providers will be reimbursed by the state for emergency contraception provided to sexual assault victims, but abortion services for victims will not be reimbursed, according to a new policy announced Friday by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird following a 17-month review conducted by her office.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Marion schools are among 38 grant recipients under the $900K program, created by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds after she rejected $29 million in federal funding.

A new state law requires Iowa local governments to obtain a permit to continue using automated traffic enforcement cameras beyond Oct. 1

A new state grant program to expand existing summer food assistance programs for Iowa students in low-income families received 43 applications, according to state records obtained by The Gazette.

The new law does not ban traffic cameras, but does require communities to provide data-driven proof that they are needed to increase traffic safety

The streamlining of state advisory boards is the second phase of Goc. Kim Reynolds’ realignment of the executive branch of state government

The 43-year-old Jack Whitver says he is undergoing radiation treatments and does not plan to step down from his leadership in the Iowa Legislature.

A 2023 state report determined most of Iowa’s state parks have restrooms, shelters and cabins that are not accessible to people with disabilities.

The Iowa Public Information Board and Iowa Freedom of Information Council say a bill that awaits Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signature would allow local government officials to meet and discuss policy while avoiding open meetings requirements

An Iowa Attorney General’s Office spokeswoman said no Iowa taxpayer dollars were spent on Bird’s trip to New York

Mandi Remington, an Iowa City advocate, talks about what has caused increasing food security in Iowa, and what policy makers as well as all Iowans can do to address the problem

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says the task force is needed to address a rise in antisemitism being reported across the U.S. since the Israel-Hamas war began last October.

The city of Cedar Rapids had provided incentives to ensure the presence of a grocery store near the densely populated Wellington Heights and Mound View neighborhoods. A Hy-Vee spokesperson confirmed the store will close June 23.