Government & Politics

This week on the podcast, state legislators on the move, some city-level politics, and a Congresswoman on the march against Communism.

Big state surplus has them pushing reform, but others urge caution

Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson said she’s focusing on "targeted policy solutions and targeted spending opportunities“ to address the price of gas, fix the supply chain and get people back to work.

While declines for the first time since the 2011-12 school year occurred across most grade levels, the largest drops were in preschool and kindergarten enrollment

While some yard signs are seen in public right of way spaces around Cedar Rapids where they are not supposed to be placed, the city treads carefully on regulating signs to protect citizens’ free speech rights.

When Tiffany O’Donnell’s four-year term as Cedar Rapids mayor starts Jan. 1, she will be the only newcomer on the nine-member City Council, but she sees her fresh perspective as an asset.

Bob Hammond, who succeeds Jen Winter, has worked for cities in Washington state throughout his career.

Council members agreed during the work session Tuesday more time is needed for the commission to complete its work and outlined potential next steps.