State officials advanced proposed rules seeking to clarify restrictions under a new state law that require the removal of any books or curriculum that describe sex acts or instruction related to gender identity and sexual orientation.
State Sen. Molly Donahue, D-Cedar Rapids is launching a bid to challenge Republican incumbent Louie Zumbach for the District 3 Linn County supervisor seat in 2024. Looking to leave the Republican trifecta of state government behind, she said, “I can do a lot more for my community” in the local seat.
The Iowa Board of Medicine is set to meet Friday to consider proposed rules that include specific guidance on how medical providers are to implement the exceptions for rape, incest, fatal fetal abnormalities and medical emergencies contained in a new law that would prohibit the vast majority of abortions in the state.
Also, Iowa City’s Adam Zabner announces re-election bid for Iowa House
Dressed in his signature gym shorts and a sweatshirt, Democratic Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. John Fetterman advocated for party unity and made the case for backing President Joe Biden in 2024 at an iowa Democratic Party fundraiser in Altoona on Saturday.
Cedar Rapids center sees growing need for support and safe spaces for LGBTQ youth in the wake of new Iowa laws banning gender-affirming care for minors and restricting LGBTQ education in schools.
Linn County lawmaker says the Iowa Legislature did not ban books. Is that true?
“I expect more relief for taxpayers next session because the state is still taking too much of their money,” Iowa Senate leader says.
Fewer workers means fewer laid-off workers — but was law change a factor?
Statehouse Republicans push back at the report, saying it covers only 6 years and question its definition of administrative expenses
The Boards and Commissions Review Committee unanimously approved its recommendations during its final meeting Monday, proposing to eliminate or consolidate 111 of Iowa’s boards and commissions, leaving 145 in place.
American history contains a never-ending story of dumb stuff our politicians did — and do.
Recommendations by a state panel to cut or consolidate more than 100 administrative boards and commissions in Iowa could put millions in federal funding at risk to local nonprofits and public entities. And it may hinder efforts to provide safe and affordable housing at a time when homelessness is on the rise, according to federal, state and local nonprofit leaders
The committee will announce its final recommendations in a meeting Monday. The recommendations would need to be approved by the Iowa Legislature and then signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds before taking effect.
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