Articles Tagged: Iowa Legislature

Iowa’s economic development chief made a pitch Tuesday for more state money to fund targeted apprenticeships, internships and other efforts …

Iowa lawmakers remained concerned about the practice of restraining or shackling pregnant women, and a bill limiting such action has …

A state environmental specialist cautioned lawmakers Tuesday against reading too much into the growing number of impaired waters in Iowa. …

Iowa lawmakers are attempting to keep pace with the growing presence of electronic cigarettes with several bills banning minors from …

State officials believe they are reaching their target for enrollment under the Affordable Care Act, but say it may be …

Rep. Quentin Stanerson, R-Center Point, has announced he’ll seek re-election to a second term this fall. Stanerson was first elected …

Legislative Transportation Committee leaders who met with Gov. Terry Branstad said they had a “nice dialogue,” but didn’t reach agreement …

The Iowa Senate voted Monday to exempt military retirement pay from state income taxes – a move that backers hope …

Iowa leaders are taking action to find the cause behind the Midwest propane shortage and how to provide assistance to …

Gov. Terry Branstad said Monday the state cannot afford to increase supplemental aid to K-12 public schools by 6 percent …

A coalition of major Iowa employers Monday committed to a goal of hiring 2,500 veterans over the next five years. …

DES MOINES – Democrats who control the Iowa Senate are slated to consider legislation Monday that seeks to boost the …

Iowa has been funding its public universities the same way for decades. But that could change if lawmakers follow the …

Whether or not state lawmakers raise the motor fuel tax Iowa this year, Iowa faces a fiscal cliff likely to …

DES MOINES – Speakers at Iowa’s Hearing in the Heartland dropped the hammer Thursday on the federal government’s plan to …