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James Q. Lynch
I’ve been covering Iowa news for more than four decades. As the politics and state government reporter for The Gazette since 2000, I’ve covered the Iowa Legislature and state politics, as well as Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses. I also host reporters from around the state in a weekly discussion of political developments on the On Iowa Politics podcast. I’m a regular panelist on Iowa Public Television’s weekly “Iowa Press” public affairs program and an enthusiastic participant in The Gazette’s Pints and Politics discussion of, what else, politics.
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Latest Articles by James Q. Lynch
State Government May. 16, 2022 6:00 am
A campaign is underway to show legislators there is broad support for Iowa to join other states in reforming marijuana laws
Government & Politics May. 13, 2022 10:11 am
But being bipartisan has lost some of its luster in polarized nation, political scientists say
Government & Politics May. 11, 2022 6:40 pm
Delegation says it’s hearing about scarcity from constituents
Government & Politics Apr. 22, 2022 6:27 pm
JOHNSTON — Although he disagrees, Secretary of State Paul Pate respects the Iowa Supreme Court decision clearing the way for …
Campaigns & Elections Apr. 21, 2022 4:44 pm
Ashley Hinson announces 500-plus endorsements from all 22 counties of 2nd District
Campaigns & Elections Apr. 21, 2022 4:45 pm
GOP incumbent has more than twice as much cash on hand as do his three Democrats rivals combined
Government & Politics Apr. 13, 2022 1:12 pm
Senator sees threat to non-NATO nations, European stability
State Government Apr. 12, 2022 7:03 pm
Bill keeps 5-cent deposit but lets some grocers opt out
State Government Apr. 12, 2022 3:05 pm
Insurers report 325 percent increase in catalytic converter thefts
Campaigns & Elections Apr. 11, 2022 5:06 pm
Iowa Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday
Campaigns & Elections Apr. 10, 2022 6:00 am
Use of eminent domain a flashpoint in pipeline debate
State Government Apr. 7, 2022 4:15 pm
Twenty people lost their lives to domestic violence in Iowa in 2021, the most in a decade.
State Government Apr. 6, 2022 4:18 pm
$100M in grants to spur economic growth, tourism recovery
State Government Apr. 6, 2022 7:51 pm
Iowa will be 19th state to adopt program for learning readiness
Campaigns & Elections Apr. 6, 2022 6:00 am
Average donation is $27; no corporate PAC contributions, Franken says