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Also, Democratic candidates Mike Franken and Deidre DeJear announce holiday weekend campaign plans

The Iowa Supreme Court’s next justice will be one of three finalists announced Monday by the state’s judicial nominating commission.

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday took action on the final 3 remaining bills from the 2022 legislative session

The law addresses pharmacy benefits managers, which are middle men between pharmacies and insurance companies.

She also vetoes proposed change to Iowa’s district court judicial nominating commissions, saying the proposal did not go far enough.

The pause impacts plans for a new, $250 million casino near downtown Cedar Rapids

Clinton County Auditor Eric Van Lancker will be Democrats’ candidate for lieutentant governor

Iowa becomes one of just four states with 16 weeks or fewer of unemployment benefits.

Gov. Kim Reynolds also signed off on new penalties for fertility fraud

Also, an Eastern Iowa statehouse candidate scores endorsements

From “stand your ground” to permit-less carry, Iowa’s gun regulations have been significantly relaxed over the past decade-plus.

Even Republicans, with strong majorities in both chambers, could not always agree on policies or the budget.

Proposed changes to K-12 education, including private school tuition assistance and enhanced transparency requirements, did not pass the Iowa Legislature

The Republican House Speaker said there is not enough votes among House Republicans to pass one of Reynolds’ top legislative priorities

Statehouse Democratic leaders posted better fundraising numbers than Republicans