Articles Tagged: Iowa Senate

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

Advocates say the myriad bills are harmful to LGBTQ youth; supporters say some topics should not be discussed in public schools.

A subcommittee advances the bill for further discussion by the Iowa Senate Ways and Means Committee.

A rush is on in the Iowa Legislature to fix an oversight resulting from a previously passed property tax reform package that could mean potentially millions of dollars in lost revenue for some Iowa cities.

A tenure ban is shelved again, but more reviews of faculty may be proposed.

Nine Republicans in the House and three in the Senate broke with the majority party to oppose the measure, which will cost $345 million annually when fully implemented.

Educators say the legislation would restrict the school infrastructure projects.

The House was considered the final potential stumbling block for the proposal; the bill passed both the House and Senate by early Tuesday.

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.