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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 Apr. 5, 2022 8:14 pm
Democratic critic calls the measure ‘crumbs’ for tenants
Campaigns & Elections Apr. 5, 2022 2:56 pm
Court to hear arguments Wednesday on challenge to Finkenauer’s candidacy
State Government Apr. 5, 2022 2:23 pm
Critics of Senate proposal say it hurts consumers
Government & Politics Apr. 4, 2022 2:42 pm
He cites philosophical differences with Biden’s Supreme Court pick
State Government Apr. 3, 2022 8:22 am
Opposition to eminent domain unites unlikely coalition
Federal Government Apr. 1, 2022 3:28 pm
Bush, former first lady to be honored for humanitarian work in Africa
Campaigns & Elections Apr. 1, 2022 10:16 pm
Both U.S. House candidates favor capping costs but disagree on how best to provide relief
State Government Mar. 28, 2022 6:41 pm
Landowners hope to spur Legislature to act to protect private property
Campaigns & Elections Mar. 29, 2022 3:41 pm
Lisbon woman seeking Democratic nomination in Linn-Benton district
Campaigns & Elections Mar. 25, 2022 4:00 pm
Colman Silbernagel joins two others in primary for open seat
State Government Mar. 25, 2022 2:40 pm
Measure now goes to state Senate
State Government Mar. 24, 2022 5:03 pm
Iowa House approves legislation on sex offender registry, fireworks
State Government Mar. 24, 2022 7:17 pm
Initial budget calls for 2.6 percent increase for Public Health, Human Services
State Government Mar. 24, 2022 9:16 am
Iowa House, Senate unanimously approve consequences for abuse, assault, exploitation of older Iowans
State Government Mar. 24, 2022 8:53 am
Rangers and other staff are to move out of state-owned housing by Nov. 30, but Iowa House budget would allow them to stay until at least 2024