Two new market studies say a proposed Cedar Rapids casino would largely rely on pulling patrons from other Iowa casinos rather than bringing in new customers or significantly increasing statewide gaming revenue.
Members from both parties were invited to a legislative preview forum. Gov. Kim Reynolds declined, and House and Senate Republicans did not respond.
At least 4 dozen bills have been “pre-filed” ahead of the 2025 session of the Iowa Legislature, which convenes Monday
The new rules would reduce penalties for allowing teens to work longer hours, and do not change penalties for workplace safety or hazardous conditions violations.
Fully funding 4-year-old preschool, policies that help schools recruit and retain staff and better mental health services all are priorities.
A Chicago-based nonprofit law firm has filed a new lawsuit on behalf of subscribes to the Des Moines Register over a final pre-election poll that predicted Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in Iowa.
The previous senator for District 35, Chris Cournoyer, resigned in December to become lieutenant governor. Two years remain of Cournoyer’s four-year term.
The proposed legislation follows the Iowa Secretary of State’s effort during the 2024 election to identify potential noncitizens attempting to vote.
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Republican leadership in both the Iowa House and Senate said Iowans should expect to see further action to limit property tax collections by cities, counties, school districts and others during the upcoming legislative session.
Ultimate goal is an Iowa that is “built for everyone” in the project being led by the UI and Pathfinders RC&D.
Also, State Auditor Rob Sand endorses Rita Hart’s re-election as Iowa Democratic Party chair
On Dec. 16, Scott County Sheriff Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane filed a sworn ethics complaint against Chris Cournoyer, a former Iowa state senator from LeClaire, with the Iowa Senate Ethics Committee. The complaint accuses the Republican of harassment of a citizen, disclosure of confidential information, improper use of confidential information to further her own interests or those of another person, and improperly or illegally obtaining confidential information.
The start of a new year also means the start of new laws in Iowa, including a new and lower state income tax rate, new restrictions for those convicted of drunken driving and a new data privacy law.
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