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Also, the Iowa Business Council unveils its policymaking priorities for 2025

Also in the Capitol Notebook: A campaign is launched for hands-free driving law.

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Dec. 1

Also, an $8.4 million federal grant will help Iowa boost internet availability, digital literacy

Also, a baby girl born Nov. 11 was surrendered through Iowa’s Safe Haven Law

Also, Iowa Department of Education invests $3.5 million to provide first grade students with literacy instruction books to take home

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Nov. 24

Also in the Capitol Notebook: Iowa Attorney General Bird joins a lawsuit over investment companies’ climate policies.

Also, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed district associate judges in Western Iowa

Also, Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst has created a Republican caucus to assist in federal spending reductions sought by President-elect Trump

Also in the Capitol Notebook: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds accepts honor for the state’s tax policy

Also, Iowa ag secretary Mike Naig appoints members to a restructured state panel on soil conservation and water quality

Also, Iowa airports call on U.S. senators to oppose bill that could impact travel rewards

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Nov. 10

Also, USDA announces $18.4 million for nearly 200 REAP projects in Iowa