Erin Murphy

The state party is proposing a simpler, streamlined process that essentially would be a straw poll

Mary Ann Hanusa and Todd Halbur vie in June 7 primary

A comprehensive look at what did and did not make the legislative cut during the recently concluded session.

Justice Brent Appel’s replacement will be the 5th appointee out of 7 Supreme Court justices appointed by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds

Even Republicans, with strong majorities in both chambers, could not always agree on policies or the budget.

Proposed changes to K-12 education, including private school tuition assistance and enhanced transparency requirements, did not pass the Iowa Legislature

The state’s judicial nominating process was debated on multiple fronts as legislators pushed toward adjournment for the year

Cedar Rapids leaders were preparing to applying to the state for a new casino in their third such effort since 2014.

The Republican House Speaker said there is not enough votes among House Republicans to pass one of Reynolds’ top legislative priorities

Statehouse Democratic leaders posted better fundraising numbers than Republicans

Liz Mathis, a Democratic congressional candidate from Hiawatha, previously described herself as co-owner of a marketing business, but the company says she was never was.

Lawmakers are expected to return next week and undergo the final legislative push to adjournment

Reynolds endorsed a primary challenger to Rep. Jon Thorup, who has publicly opposed the governor’s proposed taxpayer-funded scholarships for private school tuition

Critics say it does not go nearly far enough to protect against spikes in lot rent and fees.

The new law requires every Iowa gas station to offer the higher E15 ethanol blend