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The department made the request during budget hearings with state lawmakers.

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Jan. 23

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers called the legal defense tactic heinous, insulting and discriminatory

Iowa lawmakers are moving forward with setting the state’s funding rate for K-12 public schools after passing a bill devoting millions to private school education assistance.

Iowa voters would have the potential to recall an elected official under a proposed amendment that advanced in the Iowa Senate Tuesday.

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Jan. 16

As her flagship private school assistance proposal heads for a vote in the Iowa Legislature next week, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds released an open letter to Iowans arguing in favor of the program.

Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill on Thursday that would create a cybersecurity unit within the Iowa Office of the Chief Information Officer.

Also, repeal of gender balance mandate moves ahead

Advocates for the legislation, and the Republican senators backing it, said it is intended to help reduce the costs of homes for sale.

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Jan. 9

Fewer Iowans are interested in joining the Iowa National Guard than in past years, creating concerns over readiness and strength, the guard’s top general told the Iowa Legislature on Thursday.

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds will appear in a new 30-second ad promoting legislation that would create state-funded private school scholarships.

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Jan. 2

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird signed on to lawsuits challenging President Joe Biden's administration and Democratic-backed laws during her first day in office Tuesday.