Articles Tagged: Iowa Legislature

C.R., I.C. districts affirm commitment to safe spaces, accommodations

Republicans say the proposal would advance parents’ input in students’ education, while Democrats say the proposals marginalize LGBTQ students

The proposal is about $90 million more than the budget proposed by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Republican Senate leaders.

A bipartisan pair of Iowa House lawmakers on Thursday announced the introduction a bill aimed at banning MLB TV blackouts in the state.

Bill now goes to Senate, where prospects are unclear

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday signed into law a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, as well as transgender bathroom restrictions for schools.

Also, Senate passes bill to change SNAP and Medicaid eligibility

Iowa Republicans have pushed forward a bill that would change how county supervisors are elected in Johnson, Story and Black Hawk counties.

Also, Gov. Kim Reynolds requests E15 waiver; abortion rights advocates lobby at the Capitol

Lawmakers also approved higher penalties for felony firearm possession

Iowa lawmakers hear from federal expert before Wednesday vote

Governor discusses transgender bills during her first formal news conference in 8 months

Action unlikely, but leaders want ‘loud and clear’ contrast to GOP

Teri Patrick bristles at the idea she wants to ban books about LGBTQ issues in Iowa schools, arguing her only goal is ridding schools of sexually explicit material.

With legislative work completed on many bills that could have significant impacts on Iowans for years to come, state lawmakers are turning their attention to a new spate of bills and the $8 billion-plus state budget.