State Government

The House was considered the final potential stumbling block for the proposal; the bill passed both the House and Senate by early Tuesday.

Both private industry and the public sector struggle with finding people with the expertise to respond to the attacks.

Five bills introduced by Sen. Jeff Taylor, a Sioux Center Republican, would curtail eminent domain opportunities for hazardous liquid pipeline companies, limit their ability to conduct land surveys and negotiate easements for that land and require them to identify their investors.

See how many Iowa private schools are currently in each county, and how many of those private schools include a Grade 12.

The projected $340 million annual program could lead to more private schools, since many current schools are near or at capacity.

The bill, introduced by Iowa House Republicans, could be amended to include more foods, Speaker Pat Grassley says,

As her flagship private school assistance proposal heads for a vote in the Iowa Legislature next week, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds released an open letter to Iowans arguing in favor of the program.

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.