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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
Government & Politics Feb. 2, 2021 5:58 pm1688d ago
DES MOINES – A proposal to allow legislators to question Supreme Court justices and overturn their decisions found little support …
Government & Politics Feb. 3, 2021 12:08 pm1687d ago
DES MOINES — The debate over mask-wearing continued at the Iowa Statehouse as lawmakers heard arguments against limiting the authority …
Government & Politics Jan. 29, 2021 4:12 pm1692d ago
After spending the week meeting with northeast Iowans, 1st District U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson continued her call for targeted coronavirus …
Government & Politics Jan. 28, 2021 4:52 pm1693d ago
DES MOINES – Iowa voters are a step closer to being able to vote on whether the Iowa Constitution guarantees …
Government & Politics Jan. 26, 2021 11:35 pm1694d ago
An Iowa House subcommittee approved proposed regulations of medication abortions, including requiring written consent from the patient, informing women of …
Government & Politics Jan. 25, 2021 4:43 pm1696d ago
Bills to expand child care opportunities advanced in the Iowa Legislature on Monday, but a lawmaker involved in the business …
Government & Politics Jan. 25, 2021 7:30 am1696d ago
It may take a while before drivers’ license office punchlines are no longer funny, but long lines and long waits …
Government & Politics Jan. 22, 2021 7:39 pm1699d ago
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson has offered to work with President Joe Biden when they can find common ground, but she’s …
Government & Politics Jan. 22, 2021 5:34 pm1699d ago
Iowa House Minority Leader Todd Prichard, D-Charles City, has called on Speaker Pat Grassley to remove a committee chairman for …
Government & Politics Jan. 21, 2021 5:46 pm1700d ago
DES MOINES – Opponents of an amendment that would write the right to keep and bear arms into the Iowa …
Government & Politics Jul. 7, 2021 2:44 pm1533d ago
DES MOINES – House Republicans have refused to adopt rules requiring face coverings at the Capitol or to allow members …
Government & Politics Jul. 7, 2021 2:43 pm1533d ago
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Transportation is setting an ambitious goal to reduce highway fatalities to a level …
Government & Politics Jul. 7, 2021 2:34 pm1533d ago
DES MOINES – The Iowa House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to approve a resolution for a constitutional amendment …
Government & Politics Jan. 20, 2021 5:44 pm1701d ago
DES MOINES – A House subcommittee has begun paving the way for autonomous delivery vehicles in Iowa neighborhoods. ‘Welcome to …
Government & Politics Jan. 19, 2021 10:17 pm1702d ago
Constitution Day isn’t until Sept. 17. However, Tuesday was constitutional amendment day at the Iowa Capitol as proposals to let …