Government & Politics

Fixmer-Oraiz said they planned to resign by end of month, but decided not to

Also, award honors housing needs analysis work in Linn County

The federal report, issued in November, came days after Donald Trump was re-elected president. During his first term, Trump championed the use of guest visa farmworkers — foreign laborers who work temporarily in U.S. agricultural fields — as a legal alternative for farm labor.

A mass removal of undocumented workers could lead to a tighter labor market in Iowa, higher wage rates and higher production costs, potentially leading to higher prices for goods and services, according to an Iowa State University economist.

A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for is survival in the U.S.

This week on the On Iowa Politics podcast, 2024 general election results are certified. Plus, who will Gov. Kim Reynolds choose as the next lieutenant governor?

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

Ernst said she had a ‘very frank and productive discussion’ this week with Pete Hegseth, nominee to the U.S. Defense Department, but said the vetting of his nomination will continue.