Senators confirmed and advanced several of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ appointments to Iowa boards and commissions Wednesday, including two appointees to the three-member board tasked with approving three controversial carbon dioxide capture pipeline proposals.
Iowa Republican state lawmakers in the House and Senate must now come together to close the gap on dueling proposals to lower Iowans’ property tax bills.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will start from scratch on its consideration of an ordinance governing how close to structures a hazardous pipeline could be built.
The city will be working with OPN Architects over the next six months on reviewing the current and projected space and needs of city departments — including if it would be possible to relocate the police department to a stand-alone building.
Despite differences between the House and Senate proposals on property taxes, lawmakers said they were getting closer to an agreement.
Legislation that would allow dairy farms in Iowa to sell raw milk to consumers is headed to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds for her signature.
Supporters of the bill have said it would prevent “nuclear verdicts” -- which have been seen in other states -- that deliver tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in lawsuits against trucking companies.
Legislative Republicans are not answering some questions from Democrats during debate to avoid their answer being cited in future Iowa Supreme Court rulings.
The Iowa Senate passed
Kristen Stiffler of Clive will begin April 25 as executive director of the state board charged with enforcing Iowa’s civil rights laws. She ran for Iowa House District 27 in 2022, losing the election to Democrat Kenan Judge.
Proponents say the legislation will provide more opportunities for young Iowans to gain work experience, while critics say it will put children in harm’s way
Iowa Sen. Bill Dotzler told the tale of the critter who pooped in his hat during debate on a bill designed to control the state’s raccoon population
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