Articles Tagged: Iowa Legislature

The blossoming industry could soon be significantly regulated under a bill sent to Gov. Kim Reynolds for her signature. Reactions from the companies who produce THC drinks are mixed.

‘It is vital for those persons with the addiction and for those families that we do better, and we just didn’t do anything. And that’s too bad,’ a legislative Democrat says.

House Speaker says statehouse Republicans forced to ‘do something’ because of inaction by federal government

On this week's episode we take one last look in the rearview mirror at the 2024 legislative session. We'll talk about traffic cameras in the Quad Cities. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson discusses aid to Ukraine and her recent visit with the Ukrainian president.

Inconsistent procedures across counties were apparent in a 2020 recount of a Congressional election, but the Iowa Legislature declined to update state elections laws regarding recounts.

The 2024 Iowa legislative session ended Saturday when House lawmakers passed their final bills and adjourned for the year after a session marked by education policy, tax cuts and other policies from the leading conservative majorities. Here is a look at six major policies passed this session and what effect they will have on Iowans.

On this week’s episode, state legislators adjourn, highlights from the end of session and RFK Jr. visits Iowa.

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.

Among the new initiatives in next year’s budget are increased salaries for judges, funding for a new state Division of Special Education, and funding to increase accessibility at Iowa’s state parks.

Iowa legislative leaders and Gov. Kim Reynolds discuss the legislative session, which concluded early Saturday morning after a 20-hour work day.

Trained school staff will be allowed to carry firearms on school grounds under legislation signed into law by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Lawmakers faced a Friday deadline for Iowa victims to have full access to the Boy Scouts settlement

The proposal will reduce Iowans’ state income tax burden — and limit future state revenue growth — by $1 billion over the first two years.

Several Iowa city and school boards have recently received public criticism, and some have been penalized, for holding private meetings on matters that should have been discussed publicly.