State Government

Fewer Iowans are interested in joining the Iowa National Guard than in past years, creating concerns over readiness and strength, the guard’s top general told the Iowa Legislature on Thursday.

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

Republican leaders laid out some priorities and called for ‘bold’ action Monday, the first day of the 2023 session of the Iowa Legislature.

The Fact Checker checked seven claims Gov. Kim Reynolds made during her televised speech Tuesday night.

2023 legislative priorities include fully funding 4-year-old preschool, mental health

The proposal, which is estimated to cost Iowa taxpayers more than $100 million in its first year, could be in subcommittee hearings in the next week.

The Republican won election over incumbent Mike Fitzgerald, the longest-serving state treasurer in U.S. history

Brenna Bird is Iowa’s first Republican attorney general since 1979. She brings a heavy focus on crime and victim services, as well as making good on promises to sue the Biden administration.

Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Christensen said the judicial branch is working to solve the shortages of court reporters and contract attorneys in order to avoid delayed justice.

Watch live as Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen addresses Iowa lawmakers on the Condition of the Judiciary in the Capitol at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The budget, which now goes before state lawmakers, includes her proposed private school scholarships

Watch live as Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her sixth Condition of the State address to the Iowa Legislature at 6 p.m. Tuesday.