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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. 29, 2021 8:49 am1602d ago
DES MOINES — Despite Democratic opposition to a Republican-backed amendment to lessen the penalty, the Iowa House unanimously approved legislation …
Government & Politics Apr. 27, 2021 7:50 am1604d ago
2020 census counts 3.2 million Iowans, up 4.8% in last decade
Government & Politics Apr. 23, 2021 10:31 pm1607d ago
Historic Des Moines mansion is home to governors
Government & Politics Apr. 23, 2021 4:34 pm1608d ago
DOT reports lower fuel tax revenue offset by strong vehicle sales, registration fees
Government & Politics Apr. 23, 2021 7:39 am1608d ago
Telemedicine, ID requirement and funding stream divide House and Senate
Government & Politics Apr. 21, 2021 7:15 pm1610d ago
DES MOINES — House Republicans rejected Democrats’ attempts to increase spending transparency by Gov. Kim Reynolds while approving a budget …
Government & Politics Apr. 20, 2021 7:29 pm1611d ago
DES MOINES — Proposals to change the bottle bill appear dead in the Legislature again this year, but that didn’t …
State Government Apr. 20, 2021 6:57 pm1611d ago
DES MOINES — Legislation allowing Iowa school districts, including Waterloo and Davenport, to end voluntary diversity programs is on its …
Government & Politics Apr. 19, 2021 6:15 am1612d ago
Measure would eliminate requirement for instructor
Government & Politics Apr. 16, 2021 8:50 pm1614d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — Three days after being sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Ashley Hinson …
Government & Politics Apr. 16, 2021 5:51 pm1615d ago
Her first 100 days in office aren’t getting as much attention as President Joe Biden’s, but U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson …
Government & Politics Apr. 14, 2021 8:17 pm1616d ago
DES MOINES — The Iowa House unanimously approved legislation Wednesday creating a study of peace officer discipline, but then split …
Government & Politics Jul. 8, 2021 12:02 pm1532d ago
Iowa House committee approves bill making changes; public hearing sought
Government & Politics Apr. 13, 2021 6:15 pm1618d ago
DES MOINES — House Democrats welcomed increases in funding for tourism and child care in majority Republicans’ economic development budget, …
Government & Politics Apr. 12, 2021 6:46 pm1619d ago
DES MOINES — House Republicans plan to freeze funding for regents universities, but said Monday they will have “plenty of …