While Republican majorities in Iowa’s Legislature are unlikely this session to mimic moves made in surrounding states easing restrictions on cannabis, supporters pushing for reforms in Iowa see growing support.
Also, state Senate OKs fix to property tax rate error
A Republican state lawmaker alleges some schools are ignoring the 2021 state law.
Iowa coaches would be required to receive training once every five years instead annually on how to identifying and respond to a student-athlete with a suspected concussion under House bill.
It’s more than what Iowa Senate and Kim Reynolds propose, but advocates say it’s not enough to keep up with inflation.
Gov. Kim Reynolds approved $440,000 for the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund, which recently exhausted its available spending for the first time in a decade.
Advocates say the myriad bills are harmful to LGBTQ youth; supporters say some topics should not be discussed in public schools.
The bill would limit damages related to death, injuries and other non-economic damages to $1 million in lawsuits involving commercial vehicle companies.
A subcommittee advances the bill for further discussion by the Iowa Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Energy companies and landowners would be limited on where they can set up solar panel arrays under a bill advanced Monday in the Iowa Senate.
The department made the request during budget hearings with state lawmakers.
Gov. Kim Reynolds has proposed a sprawling bill dedicated to health care that includes a focus on strengthening rural health care and providing care to expecting and new parents.
Iowa lawmakers are moving forward with setting the state’s funding rate for K-12 public schools after passing a bill devoting millions to private school education assistance.
Still, opponents say SNAP identity verification and work requirements are too burdensome for recipients and not cost-effective for government.
Freight trains have been getting longer — nearly 3 miles in some cases. But railroads say it’s up to the federal -- not state -- government to decide.
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