Educators in Iowa have been relaying their concerns with opening-day remarks made by Republican Iowa Senate President Jake Chapman, who accused teachers of having a “sinister agenda” regarding books in school libraries, Democratic legislative leaders said Thursday.
Judging by the opening-day remarks delivered Monday by leaders in the Iowa Legislature, Republicans and Democrats have decidedly different views about how to attract more workers and people to Iowa, whose population has been stagnant for a decade.
Over nearly a quarter of a century, Sen. Joe Bolkcom has found that representing Iowa City to be the best job in Iowa politics because his constituents have given him the freedom and support to tackle issues other legislators haven’t been able to address because “they come from districts where it's harder to be outspoken.”
Bolkcom, who served on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, before being elected to the Iowa Senate in 1998, will not run for re-election in 2022. In the Legislature, he worked on anti-poverty and environmental issues.
The committee lacks jurisdiction to act, one member said.
Not all lawmakers responded to the Missed Vote Iowa scorecard, but among those who did, COVID-19 and military duty were among the reasons cited.
Ready to do “bigger things, Mathis says her priority will be reducing health care costs, especially prescription drug costs, expanding access across rural areas and increasing mental health services.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The top administrator in the Republican-controlled Iowa Senate threatened retribution against a GOP appointee who oversees workplace safety after inspectors said they would make public their concerns about
A significant overhaul of tax policy and mental health funding is in the works in the Iowa Legislature, as Republicans appear to have finally reached agreement on myriad funding streams and policies.
the Republican-led Iowa Senate on Monday approved legislation that would boost support for law enforcement and increase punishments for individuals convicted of rioting.
Bill manager says the proposal is the only path forward to end Iowa’s legislative session.
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