Articles Tagged: Rob Sand

The State Objection Panel’s 2-1 vote upholds an objection to the Congressional candidacies of Nicholas Gluba, Marco Battaglia and Charles Aldrich, who may challenge the ruling in court or run as write-ins

A Democratic state lawmaker from Marshalltown has called for an audit of the Iowa Veterans’ Home following the recent, unexpected elimination of 11 full-time staff.

Plus, questions surrounding the bill for Iowa’s private school funding program

Education Department says change still leaves the company as lowest bidder.

Iowa Democrats on Sunday applauded President Joe Biden’s decision to bow out of the presidential race, after weeks of pressure from allies over concerns that he would be unable to beat Donald Trump in November.

Also, State Auditor warns Iowans to be alert of scams in wake of flooding

Also, bird flu reported in turkeys in Sac County

Sand says government bodies in small communities should police each other in order to prevent misuse of taxpayer dollars.

Iowa Republican officials condemned the trial and unanimous guilty verdict by a New York jury as a politically motivated “sham.”

Also: State Auditor releases schedule of upcoming town hall forums

A bill to ensure payment was not passed this year by state lawmakers -- to whom the measure would apply.

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand released a report Tuesday on college degree requirements in state jobs, arguing that the state should drop the requirement for some positions.

Auditor Rob Sand’s office withheld nine emails between his off and two journalists, citing an open records law exemption for records that are part of an audit. The Iowa Supreme Court disagreed with that characterization and said Sand’s office must provide more evidence to justify withholding the emails from the conservative organization seeking their release.

State auditor condemns AG for using unfinished audit to justify halting payments

Also, a House panel dismisses ethics complaint over a vote for private school assistance