Articles Tagged: Governor

A new state grant program to expand existing summer food assistance programs for Iowa students in low-income families received 43 applications, according to state records obtained by The Gazette.

The new law does not ban traffic cameras, but does require communities to provide data-driven proof that they are needed to increase traffic safety

The streamlining of state advisory boards is the second phase of Goc. Kim Reynolds’ realignment of the executive branch of state government

A 2023 state report determined most of Iowa’s state parks have restrooms, shelters and cabins that are not accessible to people with disabilities.

The Iowa Public Information Board and Iowa Freedom of Information Council say a bill that awaits Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signature would allow local government officials to meet and discuss policy while avoiding open meetings requirements

Also, FEMA canvassing Iowa neighborhoods hit by tornadoes

Struggling early readers will receive detailed assistance plans and have the option to be held back, and elementary teachers in training will be required to take an aptitude test on early reading instruction.

Also, an Iowa Air Guard unit in Fort Dodge will close, and Gov. Reynolds joined 50-plus other governors opposing a federal proposal to shift Guard members to the U.S. Space Force

A pro-Palestine protest is planned for the University of Iowa from 12-7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A social media post states the protest will not be an encampment, which a campus public safety official said would violate school policy.

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday signed into law requirements that insurance companies cover diagnostic breast exams and biomarker testing.

Today, it’s our kids wanting to stay safe. Yesterday, it was us.

Here’s a look at which legislation was approved during the 2024 session of the Iowa Legislature.

The governor says the new state program will help grow existing summer meal sites; critics say it will fall well short of what the federal program would have offered.

Also, nicotine vapes that are not approved by the feds would be banned from sale in Iowa under a bill also moving in the House

The proclamation came at the start of the University of Iowa’s annual Hawkeye Caucus Day at the Capitol in Des Moines – where students, staff, and faculty convened in the rotunda to show off to elected officials and visitors the research, outreach, impact, honors and awards they’ve achieved.