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Erin Murphy
I am the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette. I am based in Des Moines, where I cover Iowa politics and government, including the Iowa Legislature, the governor and state agencies, and the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses. I am a Wisconsin native, so if you follow me on Twitter, sorry about all the Badgers tweets.
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Latest Articles by Erin Murphy
State Government Dec. 31, 2022 10:46 am84d ago
The longest-serving state attorney general in U.S. history is winding down his final term after losing his reelection after four decades in office.
State Government Dec. 27, 2022 8:20 pm87d ago
Recurring campaign donations without the donor’s active consent would be illegal, as would any hand-held use of a mobile device while driving. And pointing a laser at an aircraft would become a crime.
State Government Dec. 24, 2022 6:00 am92d ago
It is the first time in at least a decade that money available from the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund has been depleted, and it likely will remain so until this summer.
Campaigns & Elections Dec. 21, 2022 5:54 pm93d ago
The Iowa Democratic Party said it is “looking into” the donations from leaders of a now-bankrupt cryptocurrency company.
Federal Government Dec. 19, 2022 6:40 pm95d ago
The Gazette asked all six members of Iowa’s congressional delegation, plus U.S. Rep-elect Zach Nunn, for their reaction to the committee’s recommendations as well as the committee’s assessment that former President Trump is not fit to serve in public office again.
State Government Dec. 16, 2022 6:00 am100d ago
This Iowa state lawmaker has been involved in multiple historic legislative leadership moves; What does she say about how Iowa Democrats can bounce back?
State Government Dec. 15, 2022 9:41 am100d ago
Total state revenue will be just more than $9.62 billion in the current budget year, which is 1.9 percent less than the previous year, and $9.63 billion next year -- a marginal increase.
State Government Dec. 12, 2022 7:15 pm102d ago
A District Court judge on Monday rejected Gov. Kim Reynolds’ request to reinstate a blocked law that would ban abortions once a fetus’ heartbeat can be detected. Reynolds immediately announced her intention to appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court.
State Government Dec. 11, 2022 5:00 am105d ago
Federal highway safety officials told New Jersey to stop posting funny messages; Iowa DOT officials say they have not yet heard from the federal government about its program
State Government Dec. 8, 2022 5:08 pm107d ago
A producer said the series no longer plans to film next year
Business News Dec. 5, 2022 5:30 pm110d ago
The new program is designed to help companies recruit and train new drivers
State Government Dec. 2, 2022 4:27 pm113d ago
The Republican committee leader also says he will again push a proposal to fill the state fund for water quality, outdoors and recreation projects
Campaigns & Elections Dec. 1, 2022 6:00 pm113d ago
Board to meet again after 3 recounts completed
State Government Dec. 1, 2022 5:25 pm117d ago
Iowa lost many older workers who are not being replaced by younger or new Iowans, the ISU professor says.
Federal Government Dec. 14, 2022 10:33 am101d ago
All 4 House members said yes to the main deal, but Republicans opposed an additional requirement for paid sick leave for railroad workers.