Articles Tagged: Iowa Legislature

Iowa lawmakers could begin debating as early as Monday the proposal to

GOP Sen. Charlie McClintock says he’s still undecided on whether to support the bill.

As her flagship private school assistance proposal heads for a vote in the Iowa Legislature next week, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds released an open letter to Iowans arguing in favor of the program.

The federal government is threatening to withhold about $14 million of annual funding for roads and bridges because of a provision in Iowa law.

A three-member subcommittee of Iowa House lawmakers this week advanced a bill that would allow Iowa restaurant workers under the age of 18 to serve alcohol.

If the bill passes through both chambers, it will go to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk to be signed into law. Next week is National School Choice Week, a week of advocacy and events focused on giving parents broader options in education.

The first legislative hearing on Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal drew dozens upon dozens of Iowans.

Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill on Thursday that would create a cybersecurity unit within the Iowa Office of the Chief Information Officer.

Both short-term and long-term fixes to the Iowa Veterans Trust fund are being considered,

Also, repeal of gender balance mandate moves ahead

Iowa House lawmakers for a third time again moved forward legislation that would prevent a defendant from

House rule change lets the bill bypass the usual vetting process.

The bill would prohibit the state’s labor commissioner from enforcing a federal occupational health and safety regulation.

Advocates for the legislation, and the Republican senators backing it, said it is intended to help reduce the costs of homes for sale.

Earlier bills have not gained traction, but backers say this year may be different.