Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

Also: Sarah Corkery, a Democrat and Cedar Falls businesswoman, announced a slate of new endorsements in 2nd Congressional District race.

A look back on the top stories from the week of March 25

Also, Iowa Republican legislative leaders set spending targets for the next state budget

The bill would allow 14- and 15-year-olds to drive to any kind of job, not just farming, following a law passed last year that allows younger teens to work longer hours and later in the day. The bill reduces the distance a teen can drive under the “special minor’s restricted license” from 50 to 25 miles to school or a job. And driving cannot be part of the work.

Also headed to the governor: Legislation that would add digitally altered images to Iowa’s harassment laws

A look back on the top stories from the week of March 18

Also, Iowa’s unemployment rate dips slightly to 2.9 percent in February

Recap of news from across the state

Also: Democrats decry jobless aid cuts as Perry meatpacking plant closure looms.

Also, House passes penalties for ‘grooming’ by teachers

A look back at the top news stories from the week of March 3

Also, the Iowa House gave unanimous approval to a proposal placing constraints on the practice of civil asset forfeiture by law enforcement

Also, House rejects a bill related to topsoil and stormwater enforcement at construction projects

Also in the Capitol Notebook: The Iowa House approved legislation that would increase penalties for fentanyl-related deaths.

Recap of news from across the state