Policy bills that were not passed out of a committee by Friday are considered no longer eligible for further consideration this year
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Policy bills that were not passed out of a committee by Friday are considered no longer eligible for further consideration this year
Iowa farmers and business leaders say the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling highlights the need for stability in trade policy, as Republicans urge trade reset and Democrats claim vindication.
IEDA awards are the first in new BIG program
The decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs he levied on nearly every other country.
But some bills targeting public libraries did not pass the first ‘funnel’
Iowa’s K-12 schools will see a 2 percent increase in general state funding under an agreement reached between legislative leaders and Gov. Kim Reynolds. Education advocates warn it falls short of what districts need to keep pace with inflation and rising operational costs.
GOP lawmakers turn focus to pill restrictions
President Trump’s executive order is similar in spirit to legislation that has divided majority Republicans at the Iowa Capitol in recent years
Iowa public workers who steal or defraud their government employer by more than $10,000 would be required to serve jail time under the legislation.
Also, lawmakers advance changes to state rulemaking
One bill would reduce the number of days that Iowa legislators receive per diems by half, while another would establish status quo state funding if legislators fail to pass a new state budget.
Billie Lee Ray, former first lady of Iowa and wife of former Gov. Robert D. Ray, died Wednesday at the age of 97. Her legacy includes philanthropic work with numerous organizations and the co-founding of Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University.
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