State Government

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: private school financial assistance on the fast track, LGBTQ legislation takes a left turn in the Iowa House, and lawmakers bring the death penalty debate back from the dead.

The federal government is threatening to withhold about $14 million of annual funding for roads and bridges because of a provision in Iowa law.

A look at recent changes to Iowa state tax law, and whether they will show up when Iowans file their tax returns this year.

If the bill passes through both chambers, it will go to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk to be signed into law. Next week is National School Choice Week, a week of advocacy and events focused on giving parents broader options in education.

The first legislative hearing on Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal drew dozens upon dozens of Iowans.

Both short-term and long-term fixes to the Iowa Veterans Trust fund are being considered,

Also, repeal of gender balance mandate moves ahead

Advocates for the legislation, and the Republican senators backing it, said it is intended to help reduce the costs of homes for sale.

Earlier bills have not gained traction, but backers say this year may be different.

Jeff Kaufmann was unanimously re-elected Saturday as chair of the Republican Party of Iowa.

Sen. Jason Schultz says the proposal is an attempt to do away with a law he says is no longer necessary as women have made advances.

The governor has proposed a significant streamlining of state agencies, and placed a 4-year pause on regulatory rule-making