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The Gazette On Iowa Politics Jun. 3, 2022 11:41 am
This week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: it's primary season. Plus what lawmakers are saying about guns.
Gage Miskimen Campaigns & Elections Jun. 7, 2022 8:09 am
Winner will face Paul Pate in general election
State Government May. 31, 2022 4:48 pm
Over the past 12 months, Iowa net tax revenue has increased $750.3 million or 7.6 percent. That comes despite low levels of economic activity that occurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tax collections were helped by a recent surge in consumer spending due in part to pent-up demand and federal stimulus payments.
By Clark Kauffman - Iowa Capital Dispatch
State Government May. 31, 2022 6:00 am
Two Iowans are suing the state over gender-based restrictions to serve on the State Judicial Nominating Commission.
State Government May. 28, 2022 6:00 am
Already this year, there have been 110 fatalities on Iowa roads, which is 15 more than a year ago at this time and 29 more than in 2020, according to Iowa Department of Transportation data. Based on the current number, an Iowa State Patrol spokesman said Iowa is on track to see 360 fatalities this year.
On Iowa Politics May. 29, 2022 9:29 am
On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: sine die for the legislature, more gubernatorial endorsements, and another day, another school shooting
State Government May. 30, 2022 5:14 pm
A comprehensive look at what did and did not make the legislative cut during the recently concluded session.
State Government May. 27, 2022 1:06 am
Justice Brent Appel’s replacement will be the 5th appointee out of 7 Supreme Court justices appointed by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds
State Government May. 26, 2022 2:27 pm
Iowa state park rangers and staff told to move out of state-owned housing now have until the end of 2023, according to budget proposal passed by the Iowa Senate and House this week.
State Government May. 26, 2022 6:00 am
Even Republicans, with strong majorities in both chambers, could not always agree on policies or the budget.
State Government May. 26, 2022 6:00 am
The Iowa Legislature wants to spend $1 million next year to revise the state’s long-standing nitrogen fertilizer calculator used in seven corn-growing states. Some water quality advocates fear the update will mean more fertilizer applied to fields and more runoff into streams and lakes, but two Iowa State professors welcome the opportunity for new research into the nitrogen question.
State Government May. 25, 2022 3:33 pm
Charles City Democratic Rep. Todd Prichard, a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, opposed the bill. He noted the AR-15 type rifles allowed for hunting were similar to those he was trained to use in the military and that the ammunition authorized in the bill can travel up to 2½ miles.
State Government May. 25, 2022 6:00 am
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — With a staunch anti-abortion Republican governor and large GOP legislative majorities, Iowa would seem poised to ban abortion if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns
State Government May. 25, 2022 1:01 pm
Proposed changes to K-12 education, including private school tuition assistance and enhanced transparency requirements, did not pass the Iowa Legislature