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Rod Boshart
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Latest Articles by Rod Boshart
News Apr. 12, 2021 5:09 pm
But Ernst tells president to ’do a U-turn’ on plan
Government & Politics Apr. 9, 2021 1:31 pm
Iowans wager nearly $161.44 million in ’March Madness’ month
State Government Apr. 7, 2021 6:48 pm
Two dozen measures headed for Gov. Kim Reynolds’ review
State Government Apr. 6, 2021 10:22 pm
DES MOINES — The Iowa Senate on Tuesday night unanimously approved a bill designed to expand broadband connectivity and bring …
State Government Apr. 6, 2021 9:59 pm
Bill proposes replacing property taxes with state appropriation
News Apr. 6, 2021 5:12 pm
Under the bill, Iowans would vote on whether state constitution guarantees a right to an abortion
News Apr. 5, 2021 6:08 pm
DES MOINES – A sure harbinger of adjournment for the 2021 legislative session happened Monday when the Senate Appropriations Committee …
Government & Politics Apr. 5, 2021 7:30 am
DES MOINES – Iowans are betting on sports at a record clip, but experts worry it may not be all …
News Apr. 3, 2021 7:45 am
DES MOINES – It’s do or die week in the Iowa Legislature. Friday marks the second ‘funnel” deadline, which means …
Government & Politics Apr. 1, 2021 9:17 pm
Here is a status report on some bills being considered by Iowa lawmakers Alive ‘ Boost next fiscal year’s state …
Government & Politics Mar. 30, 2021 10:47 pm
DES MOINES – Majority Senate Republicans advanced bills Tuesday to expand Iowa’s system of charter schools and to ban stereotyping …
Government & Politics Mar. 25, 2021 6:53 pm
DES MOINES – Senate Republicans pressed ahead Thursday with a plan for the state to take over the cost of …
Government & Politics Mar. 24, 2021 6:57 pm
DES MOINES – Senate Republicans set a $7.999 billion target for next year’s state spending, but conceded the amount likely …
Government & Politics Mar. 24, 2021 5:44 pm
DES MOINES – A Senate subcommittee started work Wednesday on a massive property tax revamp that gradually would shift the …
Government & Politics Mar. 22, 2021 7:46 pm
DES MOINES – Legislation that would eliminate a requirement that Iowans obtain a permit to acquire or carry handguns and …