Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Feb. 20

Also, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ sweeping state government reorganization bill passed out of a Senate committee

The bill aims to provide property tax reductions while setting a consistent sales tax rate across the state.

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Feb. 13

Also, Senate axes retail birth control from health care bill

More jobs would be open to Iowa teenagers under a bill House lawmakers advanced on Tuesday.

Iowa’s state transportation commission would be required to prioritize making Highway 30 four lanes under a bill advanced Monday.

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Feb. 6

The proposal was inspired by a recent case involving a sex trafficking victim who killed the man who she says raped her

Iowa employers would be required to check a federal system to see if prospective employees are eligible to work in the U.S. under a bill advanced in the Iowa House on Wednesday, though lawmakers expressed reservations about the proposal and skepticism that it will advance further.

Iowa lawmakers Tuesday advanced a bill eliminating reporting requirements and other regulations on public K-12 schools.

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Jan. 30

A subcommittee of Iowa House lawmakers this week advanced Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ wide-ranging health care bill.

Also, state Senate OKs fix to property tax rate error

Gov. Kim Reynolds approved $440,000 for the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund, which recently exhausted its available spending for the first time in a decade.