Government & Politics

Plus, AEA discussions are heating up again. Listen to a recap of this week in politics.

The Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference projects slightly better state revenue numbers than it did in October, but revenue still is expected to fall short of current state spending levels.

Most people were accused of distributing large quantities of methamphetamine, and their prison sentences were as long as 35 years.

The Iowa City Council has given permission for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to hire a consultant to draft a final report and recommendations to the city council. The work could take months to complete.

If the proposed rule is finalized, the butterfly would become one of the most widespread species ever protected under the law.

Also in the Capitol Notebook: A campaign is launched for hands-free driving law.

A current and former Marion firefighter both filed appeals last month with the city’s civil service commission after one was fired and the other was demoted from his position as battalion chief.

Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst issued a more positive assessment on Monday after a second meeting with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense.