DES MOINES – After a heated and contentious debate that included commentary on legislative impacts on minorities and the recent …
Articles Tagged: Iowa Legislature
Government & Politics Jun. 3, 2020 10:52 pm2048d ago
DES MOINES – State lawmakers, some wearing protective gear due to coronavirus concerns, faced both physical and political distancing Wednesday …
Government & Politics Jun. 3, 2020 12:30 am2049d ago
For the first time in two decades, someone other than Vicki Lensing will represent northern Iowa City in the Iowa …
News Jun. 1, 2020 9:37 pm2050d ago
DES MOINES – Legislative Democrats said Monday they hope majority Republicans will focus on crafting a state budget, addressing the …
Government & Politics Jun. 1, 2020 8:00 am2051d ago
Republicans have had the majority in the Iowa House for 10 years, but they don’t plan to rest on their …
News May. 26, 2020 8:00 am2057d ago
With first responders facing increased dangers because of the novel coronavirus, efforts are underway at the state and federal levels …
Government & Politics May. 25, 2020 8:30 am2058d ago
There aren’t many issues that Rep. Vicki Lensing and her June 2 primary election challenger Christina Bohannan don’t agree on. …
Government & Politics May. 17, 2020 6:09 pm2066d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – The Iowa Supreme Court has rejected two challenges to changes in the state judicial nominating process, ending …
Government & Politics May. 15, 2020 9:00 am2068d ago
Iowa legislative leaders approved a plan for lawmakers to resume their in-person work at the Capitol on June 3 with …
Government & Politics May. 13, 2020 2:45 pm2070d ago
The Iowa Legislature has again pushed back plans for reconvening its 2020 session, which has been interrupted by the coronavirus …
State Government May. 8, 2020 5:42 pm2075d ago
At the same time Vice President Mike Pence was in Iowa on Friday to discuss the nation’s food supply security, …
Government & Politics May. 7, 2020 9:25 pm2075d ago
An Iowa judge has ruled unconstitutional a state law that would have blocked Planned Parenthood of the Heartland from receiving …
Government & Politics Apr. 29, 2020 7:24 pm2083d ago
DES MOINES – Democratic leaders in the Iowa Legislature on Wednesday called for ‘extraordinary” coronavirus health and safety precautions at …
Government & Politics Apr. 9, 2020 7:39 pm2103d ago
DES MOINES – Members of the Legislative Council on Thursday officially suspended the 2020 session until April 30, but conceded …
Government & Politics Apr. 6, 2020 4:00 pm2107d ago
Marion businessman Phil High is launching a campaign for a seat in the Iowa House. High is seeking the Republican …

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