Erin Murphy

Capping assessments, limiting local levy rates, and tightening rules for school bonding are among the proposals.

Iowa is among a minority of states that does not ban hand-held use of mobile devices while driving.

And a state lawmaker said more members of the public should serve on the board that licenses and disciplines teachers

Medical officials say without a cap, Iowa will have a difficult time keeping physicians; opponents say it puts a price tag on a wronged person’s well-being

Still, opponents say SNAP identity verification and work requirements are too burdensome for recipients and not cost-effective for government.

It would be the second-largest increase since Republicans regained a portion of the state lawmaking process in 2011.

A Republican state lawmaker alleges some schools are ignoring the 2021 state law.

Advocates say the myriad bills are harmful to LGBTQ youth; supporters say some topics should not be discussed in public schools.

The party is looking to bounce back from several consecutive poor showings in recent election cycles.

Still, opponents say SNAP identity verification and work requirements are too burdensome for recipients and not cost-effective for government.

Medical officials say without a cap, Iowa will have a difficult time keeping physicians; opponents say it puts a price tag on a wronged person’s well-being

A tenure ban is shelved again, but more reviews of faculty may be proposed.

Educators say the legislation would restrict the school infrastructure projects.

The House was considered the final potential stumbling block for the proposal; the bill passed both the House and Senate by early Tuesday.

The projected $340 million annual program could lead to more private schools, since many current schools are near or at capacity.