Bird, who defeated Democrat Tom Miller in November, is the first Republican to hold the office since 1979.
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Bird, who defeated Democrat Tom Miller in November, is the first Republican to hold the office since 1979.
County auditors seeking more time to mail absentee ballots
Iowa's U.S. House members continued to back McCarthy in a chamber that remained paralyzed, unable to elect a leader and officially seat its members. Until a speaker is elected, University of Iowa graduate and U.S. House Clerk Cheryl Johnson currently presides over the House.
Iowa lawmakers cast doubts over the proposal’s success. Meanwhile, other legislators plan to file additional bills regarding state water quality and environment.
March for Our Lives Iowa urges Legislature to support a 3-day waiting period, background checks, and mandatory reporting of lost or stolen firearms.
Students with March for Our Lives Iowa said this week they plan to focus during the 2023 legislative session on firearm regulations that can hold up to the newly implemented state constitutional amendment.
The compensation board recommends a 16 percent salary increase for the county attorney, 12 percent increase for the sheriff and 10 percent increase for auditor, recorder, treasurer and the five supervisors.
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized a rule change that broadens availability of abortion pills to many more pharmacies, including large chains and mail-order companies.
In November’s elections, Roby Smith ousted Mike Fitzgerald, the longest-serving state treasurer in U.S. history, and took office this week
2023 legislative priorities include fully funding 4-year-old preschool, mental health
Although a Republican-led effort last year to change the way Iowa funds its public universities didn’t materialize, the concept isn’t dead — as lawmakers are airing plans to revisit the idea in the upcoming session in their debate over how much to give the state institutions.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird signed on to lawsuits challenging President Joe Biden's administration and Democratic-backed laws during her first day in office Tuesday.
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