Articles Tagged: Iowa Legislature

“It’s vital that we ensure that every dime of these settlement funds goes to help curb this deadly epidemic,” the Marion representative says.

Everyone agrees on 'why.’ It’s ‘how’ that gets tricky

The Iowa Department of Education published certified K-12 enrollment figures for the 2023-2024 school year, which provide the first look at the impact of the state’s new private school financial assistance program.

On the podcast this week, Iowa legislative session highlights so far

The bill is intended to drive down costs for patients by encouraging them to shop for the best price among multiple providers.

Iowa's maternal death rate and infant mortality rate have climbed as birthing units have closed in recent years

The proposed legislation, which opponents called ‘hateful’ and ‘horrible,’ also would add gender dysphoria to a list of disabilities covered by the Civil Rights Act.

The move comes in the wake of a fiery derailment last year of a train carrying toxic chemicals in eastern Ohio that set off evacuations, a federal investigation and concerns about the effect the derailment and the fire could have on health and the environment.

ISU officer fired after hitting two vehicles, plus Iowa legislature updates

Legislation being debated in Iowa Legislature aims to stop teachers from grooming students for sexual relationships.

A three-member subcommittee voted unanimously to advance the bill to the full House Public Safety Committee.

Laura Belin had claimed in the lawsuit that her constitutional rights were violated when the Iowa House Clerk denied her credential applications from 2019 through 2024

The bill, which said it won’t apply in private schools, would require students and teachers to sing “at least one verse” of the anthem each day. Students and teachers would be allowed to opt out of singing the anthem, but they would be required to stand if able and remain silent while the anthem is sung.

The state has failed to find an Iowa nonprofit to oversee and administer a network of crisis pregnancy centers and maintain a record of the services provided to Iowans.

Proponents said the bill will help short-staffed child care centers have more flexibility to fill gaps, allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to cover breaks and nap times and assist in the care of more children.