Articles Tagged: Iowa Legislature

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

At United Action for Youth open mic night, students share fears about “harmful” bills proposed in the Iowa Legislature related to gay and transgender youth.

Sen. Jason Schultz says the proposal is an attempt to do away with a law he says is no longer necessary as women have made advances.

A look back at the top news stories from the week of Jan. 9

With the commencement of the legislative session in the Iowa Statehouse, the debate over one of its focal issues, education …

The governor has proposed a significant streamlining of state agencies, and placed a 4-year pause on regulatory rule-making

Fewer Iowans are interested in joining the Iowa National Guard than in past years, creating concerns over readiness and strength, the guard’s top general told the Iowa Legislature on Thursday.

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

Republican leaders laid out some priorities and called for ‘bold’ action Monday, the first day of the 2023 session of the Iowa Legislature.

2023 legislative priorities include fully funding 4-year-old preschool, mental health

The proposal, which is estimated to cost Iowa taxpayers more than $100 million in its first year, could be in subcommittee hearings in the next week.

The Republican won election over incumbent Mike Fitzgerald, the longest-serving state treasurer in U.S. history

‘We need to empower parents,’ House speaker says of proposed laws

Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Christensen said the judicial branch is working to solve the shortages of court reporters and contract attorneys in order to avoid delayed justice.

Watch live as Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen addresses Iowa lawmakers on the Condition of the Judiciary in the Capitol at 10 a.m. Wednesday.