Articles Tagged: Kim Reynolds

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Dec. 12

University of Iowa researchers – among their many discoveries – have created new disaster response models, artificial intelligence diagnostic tools, telemedicine tactics, and COVID-response measures. This week, Gov. Kim Reynolds awarded UI $8.2 million to keep expanding the bioscience research and economic development opportunities it generates.

Iowa-based interest groups made their pitches for state budget priorities in Gov. Kim Reynolds’ budget proposal in a hearing on Thursday.

Her move follows similar bans in other states and coincides with much broader legislation introduced Tuesday in Congress that would ban all transactions from any social media company in or under the influence of China and Russia and others.

A District Court judge on Monday rejected Gov. Kim Reynolds’ request to reinstate a blocked law that would ban abortions once a fetus’ heartbeat can be detected. Reynolds immediately announced her intention to appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court.

Eastern Iowa child care advocates say a bill by Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson to expand eligibility for families to receive child care assistance is a good start, but likely still struggle to find open child care spots, due to low reimbursement rates and wages in the state.

Some Republicans want the mandate eliminated via the annual defense budget bill.

Also, Iowa’s new state income tax rates are set for 2023

Gov. Reynolds will conduct the annual event via video Tuesday.

A look back at the top news stories from the past week.

Frustration is growing among child care workers and advocates across Iowa over the state missing out on nearly guaranteed funding that would have helped families access basic child care services.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds was elected Wednesday to lead the Republican Governors Association as she increases her national political profile days after easily

Republican former President Donald Trump’s announced launch of a third White House run received a muted response from Iowa Republicans Wednesday, including from those whom Trump backed in last week’s midterm elections.

Also, Iowa’s Medicaid program is honored by a national Medicaid directors organization

So what comes next from state government and Iowa’s congressional delegation?