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And what not to do
State lawmakers in Iowa are considering a trio of bills this session collectively labeled ‘Back the Blue” by supporters. What’s …
Vaccine availability is set to surge in Iowa in the next few weeks. Now we have to connect all those …
The COVID-19 pandemic has not affected us all equally. More than a year in, it’s clear that women carried the …
It looks like Cedar Rapids is going to have a competitive race for mayor this fall. And that’s potentially good …
Our court system is meant to choose winners and losers according to the law. But sometimes even the winners lose, …
Pints & Politics
A lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
With a bitterly divided state Legislature, controversial proposals understandably earn the most public attention. But a large share of the …
Cedar Rapids is seeking $39.5 million in state funds to help fuel a half-dozen development and outdoor recreation projects in …
A sad scene played out this week in Polk County, where a journalist stood trial for doing her job. Des …
This is a peculiar and challenging year for Iowa’s celebrated process of legislative redistricting. It’s a good opportunity to reflect …
For tens of thousands of Iowans who lost jobs during the pandemic, state unemployment benefits were a critical financial lifeline. …
Federal leaders are scrambling this week to assemble a coronavirus relief package that can earn approval from Congress. The U.S. …
A bill significantly changing Iowa’s 40-plus-year-old bottle and can deposit law is on the move in the Iowa Legislature. And …
After one of the most successful elections in Iowa history, lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill that will make it harder …
