Articles Tagged: Iowa Legislature

She also vetoes proposed change to Iowa’s district court judicial nominating commissions, saying the proposal did not go far enough.

The pause impacts plans for a new, $250 million casino near downtown Cedar Rapids

As federal lawmakers hash out details of bipartisan gun laws in the wake of recent mass shootings, a new coalition of gun safety advocates warn a pro-gun amendment to the Iowa Constitution will prohibit reasonable safety measures that Iowans support.

Iowa becomes one of just four states with 16 weeks or fewer of unemployment benefits.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Senate File 522, which sets criminal charges — ranging from misdemeanors to felonies punishable by up to 25 years in prison, based on the severity of the crime.

Gov. Kim Reynolds also signed off on new penalties for fertility fraud

Measures include pharmacy benefits managers, child care costs

Three groups spent more than $636,000 on House Republican primary campaigns, and the groups’ favored candidates won at least 14 of 17 races, including three incumbents.

It appears that Deb VanderGaast of Tipton will face Kerry Gruenhagen of Walcott for an open seat in Senate District 41, which covers Cedar County and parts of northern Muscatine County and eastern Scott County.

House incumbent will face Republican Bernie Hayes in general election

From “stand your ground” to permit-less carry, Iowa’s gun regulations have been significantly relaxed over the past decade-plus.

First-term state Rep. Molly Donahue faces competition from newcomer Austin Frerick in the race to represent much of eastern Cedar Rapids and Marion in Iowa Senate District 37.

Two Republicans and two Democrats bring a range of options to the ballot for Senate District 41.

One of the Democratic candidates wants to prioritize child care; the other wants to focus on long- term care facilities and infrastructure.

This week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: it's primary season. Plus what lawmakers are saying about guns.