Articles Tagged: Iowa Senate

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

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.

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

A look at the numbers ahead of the 90th Iowa General Assembly, which begins today.

More legislation is needed as the state combines the former human services, public health and aging departments

Republicans are eyeing property taxes, while local officials express a need to proceed with caution.

Unlike Iowa House, senators will not have Education Reform Committee

Republican state lawmakers on Thursday chose Sen. Amy Sinclair as the new president of the Iowa Senate following the defeat of current Senate President Jake Chapman in Tuesday’s midterm election.

Also, a business group endorses Chuck Grassley

Also, Rick Santorum will be back in Iowa on Thursday at the State Fair

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.

Combat veteran Colman Silbernagel came out just two votes ahead of current state Rep. Charlie McClintock in the GOP primary race for Iowa Senate District 42. They were split on school vouchers.

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.