A new investment strategy has led to the trust fund producing significantly more monthly interest, enabling the state to cover new claims from Iowa veterans
Articles Tagged: Iowa Legislature
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Apr. 21, 2023 3:23 pm43d ago
Proposals would restrict school library books, limit LGBTQ instruction, cut regulations
State Government Apr. 20, 2023 6:20 pm44d ago
Iowa House Republican lawmakers passed legislation Thursday that would define and in some cases
State Government Apr. 20, 2023 6:16 pm44d ago
Also, more of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ appointments to state boards and commissions received tepid approval from state lawmakers
State Government Apr. 19, 2023 7:57 pm45d ago
Senate Republicans gave their second approval to the bill, but rejected the version passed by House Republicans; Democrats remain unified in their opposition to both
Erin Murphy, Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Apr. 19, 2023 6:52 pm45d ago
Senators confirmed and advanced several of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ appointments to Iowa boards and commissions Wednesday, including two appointees to the three-member board tasked with approving three controversial carbon dioxide capture pipeline proposals.
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Apr. 19, 2023 5:52 pm45d ago
Iowa Republican state lawmakers in the House and Senate must now come together to close the gap on dueling proposals to lower Iowans’ property tax bills.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Apr. 18, 2023 6:46 pm46d ago
Despite differences between the House and Senate proposals on property taxes, lawmakers said they were getting closer to an agreement.
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Apr. 18, 2023 5:12 pm46d ago
Legislation that would allow dairy farms in Iowa to sell raw milk to consumers is headed to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds for her signature.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Apr. 18, 2023 3:17 pm46d ago
Supporters of the bill have said it would prevent “nuclear verdicts” -- which have been seen in other states -- that deliver tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in lawsuits against trucking companies.
State Government Apr. 19, 2023 12:16 pm45d ago
Legislative Republicans are not answering some questions from Democrats during debate to avoid their answer being cited in future Iowa Supreme Court rulings.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Apr. 18, 2023 2:16 pm46d ago
The Iowa Senate passed
State Government Apr. 18, 2023 2:17 pm46d ago
Proponents say the legislation will provide more opportunities for young Iowans to gain work experience, while critics say it will put children in harm’s way
State Government Apr. 18, 2023 4:35 pm46d ago
Iowa Sen. Bill Dotzler told the tale of the critter who pooped in his hat during debate on a bill designed to control the state’s raccoon population
Government & Politics Apr. 18, 2023 8:32 am46d ago
A handful of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ picks to lead state agencies and serve on state boards and commissions were confirmed to their roles with little to no bipartisan support under a new Republican super majority in the Iowa Senate.