Articles Tagged: Iowa Legislature

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Jan. 30

Funding from parishes, churches for Christian education could be redirected to increase educator salaries, private school officials say.

And a state lawmaker said more members of the public should serve on the board that licenses and disciplines teachers

A subcommittee of Iowa House lawmakers this week advanced Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ wide-ranging health care bill.

Iowans affected by crashes involving commercial truck drivers pleaded with lawmakers Thursday to abandon a bill that shields trucking companies from liability in some cases.

Medical officials say without a cap, Iowa will have a difficult time keeping physicians; opponents say it puts a price tag on a wronged person’s well-being

Still, opponents say SNAP identity verification and work requirements are too burdensome for recipients and not cost-effective for government.

It would be the second-largest increase since Republicans regained a portion of the state lawmaking process in 2011.

The Linn County League of Women Voters will host a speaker Saturday morning to discuss property taxes in the state.

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.