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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. 6, 2021 6:00 am1405d ago
The books that have come under fire vary, but they typically feature characters or authors who are lesbian, gay, transgender or queer, and typically the person demanding the book be removed takes issue with passages that describe sexual acts.
Government & Politics Nov. 29, 2021 4:36 pm1412d ago
U.S. Supreme Court can ‘right historic wrongs,’ Iowa governor says
Health Care and Medicine Nov. 25, 2021 12:30 pm1416d ago
The federal government’s plan for distributing the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccines roughly a year ago mostly hit the mark, according to a recent analysis.
Campaigns & Elections Nov. 23, 2021 8:43 pm1418d ago
Longtime senator’s 45 percent approval could portend a more challenging re-election bid next year than he’s accustomed to.
Agriculture Nov. 21, 2021 11:42 am1420d ago
If the shipping issues continue, that could create a backup of products, which could drive down the prices farmers receive for selling their goods.
State Government Nov. 17, 2021 5:26 pm1424d ago
He will teach some classes, be available to students
Transportation Nov. 15, 2021 9:26 am1426d ago
Iowa will receive roughly $5 billion over five years in new federal funding under the recently passed bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Agriculture Nov. 5, 2021 5:56 pm1436d ago
Drought, rain, rain, rain, and now, overflowing bushels
State Government Nov. 3, 2021 4:27 pm1438d ago
Reynolds said the state will make available $10 million in grants for expanding current child care facilities or building new ones, and distribute $200 million in federal grants to child care facilities that suffered economically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Employment Nov. 1, 2021 10:21 am1440d ago
With policy changes to unemployment benefits yet to result in a boost to workforce numbers in Iowa, businesses continue to search for ways to fill jobs and to keep employees they already have -- many now raising wages, offering bonuses and adding perks.
State Government Oct. 27, 2021 3:24 pm1445d ago
Lawmakers will consider a second round of proposed maps for the state’s decennial redistricting process.
Government & Politics Oct. 26, 2021 5:50 pm1446d ago
Virtual Progress Iowa Corn Feed features two potential 2022 candidates for governor: Rob Sand and Cindy Axne
Government & Politics Dec. 2, 2021 9:37 am1409d ago
Bipartisan letter expresses disappointment with the Pentagon’s proposed timeline for implementing measures to combat sexual assault in the military.
Health Care and Medicine Oct. 26, 2021 6:00 am1446d ago
With booster shots for all three COVID-19 vaccines approved by federal regulators, the Iowa Department of Public Health has issued guidance for Iowans who want to receive one of the boosters.
News Oct. 20, 2021 6:25 pm1452d ago
Judge grants injunction limiting picket line activities