Articles Tagged: Governor

The House Oversight Committee invited Reynolds to speak during a hearing on government efficiency

The settlement agreement resolves a 2023 lawsuit that accused the State of Iowa of failing to provide federally required mental and behavioral health care services for Medicaid-eligible children

Also, the Iowa Senate is advancing new legislation that would require the teaching of fetal development in health and human growth classes

Reynolds issued the order just days ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged hard-line immigration policies and mass deportations.

Also, the state workforce agency announced details on new health care worker grants that Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds highlighted in her Condition of the State address

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal relies on excess from state reserve funds, as the state general fund is projected to take in just $8.7 billion

Flags have been flying half-staff in remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away last month

A task force is charged with making any recommendations for further changes to Iowa’s Area Education Agencies after a new state law went into effect this year.

Also, an $8.4 million federal grant will help Iowa boost internet availability, digital literacy

Discussions with Iowa political insiders attempts to shed light on who Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds may name as her second-in-command.

Iowa’s 2024 general election results were certified Monday by the state Canvass Board and the state’s six Electoral College votes will be cast for President-elected Donald Trump.

Also in the Capitol Notebook: Iowa Attorney General Bird joins a lawsuit over investment companies’ climate policies.

Reynolds, who spoke with reporters Tuesday, commented on her timeline for announcing a new lieutenant governor and she elaborated on her proposal for legislation that would govern students’ use of cellphones in classrooms.

At least eight states have such bans, which proponents say prevent students from being distracted during school instruction time and also help address concerns about students’ mental health.

Iowa had requested a waiver from the federal ag department to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to purchase lab-grown meat or egg substitute products; USDA denied the request