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“Potential projects could include the creation and development of an on-site child care center or a partnership with an existing child care center to create new child care slots paid for by a local employer,” the state said in its announcement.

Education Department Director Ann Lebo joined Debi Durham, Iowa Economic Development Authority director, and Beth Townsend, Iowa Workforce Development director in a panel discussion led by Kathryn Kunert, vice president of economic connections and integration for MidAmerican Energy.

Reynolds endorsed a primary challenger to Rep. Jon Thorup, who has publicly opposed the governor’s proposed taxpayer-funded scholarships for private school tuition

Critics say it does not go nearly far enough to protect against spikes in lot rent and fees.

The new law requires every Iowa gas station to offer the higher E15 ethanol blend

2 of 3 judges on the panel said the injunction is moot because COVID-19 transmission rates have lowered

A campaign has been launched to show legislators there is broad support for Iowa to join other states in reforming marijuana laws

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: the democratic primary, my attorney general, and – still – the Legislature.

Iowa repealed its statute of limitations on criminal charges last year, but kept limits on when victims can make civil claims

Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson met with Linn-Mar parents last week concerned about the district’s new transgender policy, which aligns with guidance from the Iowa Department of Education

The governor sought to dismiss the lawsuit in part because her office provided some of the records after the lawsuit was filed in December and argued the issue was now moot.

Trooper Ted Benda and Sgt. Jim K. Smith were honored during the annual Peace Officer Memorial service