Articles Tagged: Kim Reynolds

Also, state says school for troubled boys reaches ‘substantial compliance’ with oversight

Cournoyer, a Republican from LeClaire, is serving her second term in the Iowa Senate.

Gov. Kim Reynolds in May signed into law a plan to overhaul and combine Iowa’s delivery system for mental and behavioral health services — which advocates hope will improve access for patients.

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

Discussions with Iowa political insiders attempts to shed light on who Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds may name as her second-in-command.

Iowa’s 2024 general election results were certified Monday by the state Canvass Board and the state’s six Electoral College votes will be cast for President-elected Donald Trump.

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

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

Reynolds, who spoke with reporters Tuesday, commented on her timeline for announcing a new lieutenant governor and she elaborated on her proposal for legislation that would govern students’ use of cellphones in classrooms.

Iowa anti-hunger advocates called on state leaders to participate in a summer federal food benefits program and raise income-eligibility requirements to fight hunger in Iowa.

At least eight states have such bans, which proponents say prevent students from being distracted during school instruction time and also help address concerns about students’ mental health.

The USDA said Iowa failed to provide “compelling evidence of the potential benefits of an untested alternative model.” Gov. Kim Reynolds said Iowa will reapply for a waiver under the new Trump administration.

Iowa had requested a waiver from the federal ag department to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to purchase lab-grown meat or egg substitute products; USDA denied the request

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

Both Democrats and Republicans are generally supportive of proposed constitutional amendments that would impact voting eligibility and the gubernatorial line of succession