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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
News Jun. 30, 2020 7:58 pm1905d ago
A bill on state government leases that was approved with bipartisan support in the Republican-controlled Legislature has been vetoed by …
Government & Politics Jun. 30, 2020 2:30 pm1905d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – One million Iowa households have responded to the 2020 United States census, making Iowa one of the …
News Jun. 29, 2020 4:21 pm1906d ago
Joined by leaders in Iowa’s agricultural and ethanol industries, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst kicked off a ‘really big week” for …
Government & Politics Jun. 30, 2020 12:43 pm1905d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – After months of virtual town halls, roundtables and campaign events, Iowa congressional candidates are inching their way …
Government & Politics Jun. 25, 2020 10:05 pm1910d ago
State revenues have fallen by more than a half-billion dollars over the past three months, but the full impact of …
Government & Politics Jun. 25, 2020 11:54 pm1910d ago
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst has told the EPA administrator to ‘just trash” 52 small refinery waivers under consideration by the …
Government & Politics Jun. 25, 2020 7:00 am1910d ago
Democrats are launching a limited ad campaign telling Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks to ‘stop putting Iowans’ lives at risk” by recommending …
Government & Politics Jun. 24, 2020 4:44 pm1911d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Moments before a key Senate vote on a Republican bill to incentivize changes in law enforcement, Sen. …
Government & Politics Jun. 24, 2020 9:30 am1911d ago
They won’t top the record-setting numbers from a year ago, but Iowa Lottery Authority revenues will exceed projections for the …
Government & Politics Jun. 22, 2020 4:34 pm1913d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s proposal for six debates with challenger Theresa Greenfield drew quick responses Monday from …
Government & Politics Jun. 20, 2020 7:00 am1915d ago
Iowa Democrats and a special interest group say Sen. Joni Ernst has ‘put a for sale sign on our democracy” …
Government & Politics Jun. 19, 2020 1:08 am1917d ago
Iowa’s U.S. senators are holding up the state Legislature’s unanimous approval of police reform legislation as an example for Congress. …
Government & Politics Jun. 18, 2020 5:43 pm1917d ago
DES MOINES – In 2014, as the use of MapQuest, Waze, Google Maps and Apple Maps was increasing, the Iowa …
Government & Politics Jun. 17, 2020 7:00 am1918d ago
Iowa congressional candidate Rita Hart is calling for reforms she believes are necessary for addressing corruptions and ‘reinvigorating our democracy.” …
Jun. 16, 2020 1:30 pm1919d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Vice President Mike Pence’s second visit to Iowa in fewer than six weeks has ignited a war …