Members from both parties were invited to a legislative preview forum. Gov. Kim Reynolds declined, and House and Senate Republicans did not respond.
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Members from both parties were invited to a legislative preview forum. Gov. Kim Reynolds declined, and House and Senate Republicans did not respond.
On the podcast this week, we preview the legislative session and talk about Rita Hart being re-elected as Iowa Democrats’ state leader.
City council members could face fines of up to $500 apiece for violating the state’s open meetings law in 2021, following a recent Iowa Court of Appeals decision.
Jimmy Carter was celebrated Thursday for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at Washington National Cathedral featuring the kind of pageantry the 39th U.S. president typically eschewed.
At least 4 dozen bills have been “pre-filed” ahead of the 2025 session of the Iowa Legislature, which convenes Monday
Also, Iowa senator speaks on private equity in health care
The new rules would reduce penalties for allowing teens to work longer hours, and do not change penalties for workplace safety or hazardous conditions violations.
Fully funding 4-year-old preschool, policies that help schools recruit and retain staff and better mental health services all are priorities.
A Chicago-based nonprofit law firm has filed a new lawsuit on behalf of subscribes to the Des Moines Register over a final pre-election poll that predicted Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in Iowa.
The previous senator for District 35, Chris Cournoyer, resigned in December to become lieutenant governor. Two years remain of Cournoyer’s four-year term.
The bill includes language to help accelerate progress on the Cedar River flood protection system.
The proposed legislation follows the Iowa Secretary of State’s effort during the 2024 election to identify potential noncitizens attempting to vote.
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