Articles Tagged: Iowa Legislature

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Republican leaders are seeing potential to expand their dominance in the state and further entrench their majorities. But Democrats, saying they have seen widespread public dissatisfaction with Republicans’ agenda, also see an opportunity to win back some critical seats this year.

Listen to Iowa political reporters recap this week in politics

It was the latest legislative attempt by Republican state lawmakers to follow through on Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal to overhaul AEA operations and funding, a pitch she made in January during her Condition of the State address to the Iowa Legislature.

A key Iowa Republican state lawmaker said the bill is being shelved this year while legislators work to better understand its potential impact

Proposal would give more time for new pumps

Cedar Rapids' police chief joined other law enforcement officials in the state in advocating support for proposed legislation that would regulate the use of automated traffic enforcement cameras on interstates and highways across the state.

Iowa law enforcement officials will be allowed to arrest and order the removal of an immigrant who entered the U.S. illegally under a bill House lawmakers sent to Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday.

Iowa Senate Republicans voted Monday to approve their version of AEA changes, which more closely mirrors a proposal from Gov. Kim Reynolds. Now, lawmakers in the Senate and House must agree on which legislation to send to the governor.

Recap of news from across the state

Iowa City incumbent Elinor Levin draws primary challenger

This week was the second “funnel week” at the Capitol and with mere weeks left in this year’s session, Iowa lawmakers are likely to take up competing AEA bills, proposed tax policy changes, and bills that address school safety.

The second legislative deadline of the 2024 session took out a number of bills of significant potential impact

Listen to political reporters from across Iowa talk about this week in politics

Deadline stops some bills, reveals Iowa Republicans' varied strategies