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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 Jan. 22, 2023 9:41 am132d ago
The projected $340 million annual program could lead to more private schools, since many current schools are near or at capacity.
State Government Jan. 26, 2023 10:16 am128d ago
The bill, introduced by Iowa House Republicans, could be amended to include more foods, Speaker Pat Grassley says,
State Government Jan. 20, 2023 5:00 am134d ago
A look at recent changes to Iowa state tax law, and whether they will show up when Iowans file their tax returns this year.
State Government Jan. 19, 2023 6:09 pm135d ago
The first legislative hearing on Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal drew dozens upon dozens of Iowans.
State Government Jan. 18, 2023 5:36 pm136d ago
Both short-term and long-term fixes to the Iowa Veterans Trust fund are being considered,
State Government Jan. 15, 2023 5:00 am139d ago
The governor has proposed a significant streamlining of state agencies, and placed a 4-year pause on regulatory rule-making
State Government Jan. 13, 2023 8:40 am141d ago
The first legislative hearing on Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal drew dozens upon dozens of Iowans.
State Government Jan. 12, 2023 3:44 pm142d ago
Republican leaders laid out some priorities and called for ‘bold’ action Monday, the first day of the 2023 session of the Iowa Legislature.
State Government Jan. 11, 2023 5:55 pm143d ago
Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Christensen said the judicial branch is working to solve the shortages of court reporters and contract attorneys in order to avoid delayed justice.
State Government Jan. 10, 2023 7:07 pm144d ago
The budget, which now goes before state lawmakers, includes her proposed private school scholarships
Government & Politics Jan. 10, 2023 9:12 pm144d ago
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds used her sixth Condition of the State address and larger Republican majorities in the Iowa Legislature to double down on and expand her push for school choice legislation.
State Government Jan. 9, 2023 3:45 pm145d ago
Republican leaders laid out some priorities and called for ‘bold’ action Monday, the first day of the 2023 session of the Iowa Legislature.
State Government Jan. 9, 2023 5:00 am145d ago
A look at the numbers ahead of the 90th Iowa General Assembly, which begins today.
State Government Jan. 3, 2023 5:00 am151d ago
More legislation is needed as the state combines the former human services, public health and aging departments
State Government Jan. 1, 2023 5:00 am153d ago
Republicans are eyeing property taxes, while local officials express a need to proceed with caution.