The state’s judicial nominating process was debated on multiple fronts as legislators pushed toward adjournment for the year
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Erin Murphy State Government May. 24, 2022 6:30 pm
The state’s judicial nominating process was debated on multiple fronts as legislators pushed toward adjournment for the year
Gazette Des Moines Bureau Government & Politics May. 24, 2022 5:27 pm
Feb. 1 would be observed as George Washington Carver Day in recognition his scientific and agricultural accomplishments and global humanitarian achievements, and to acknowledge Iowa State University and Simpson College, which allowed a Black man to persevere through racial barriers and fulfill his potential.
State Government May. 24, 2022 2:15 pm
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Auditor Rob Sand said Monday he was the target of an attempted email scam in which someone pretended to be him and unsuccessfully tried to move his paycheck deposit to a different bank account.
Campaigns & Elections Jun. 4, 2022 4:33 pm
Kris Gulick, who served on the Cedar Rapids City Council from 2006 to 2018, is running in Senate 40 because he believes Iowa’s second-largest metro area "needs a voice in the Iowa Senate majority.“
State Government May. 23, 2022 10:44 pm
An amendment to a state Department of Revenue bill included the exemption, adding Iowa to what has become a nationwide movement to remove sales taxes on menstrual products and diapers.
State Government May. 23, 2022 5:27 pm
Although the proposed moratorium is dead, its sponsor believes lawmakers who supported it sent a signal on behalf of Iowa landowners who are opposed to the use of eminent domain to secure private land for pipeline projects.
State Government May. 23, 2022 3:43 pm
SF 2378, which will take effect July 1 if signed by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, will raise the handling fee from 1 to 3 cents per container, let distributors continue to retain the unredeemed deposits, which are estimated to be as much as $40 to $50 million a year and let retailers that meet certain condition opt out of redeeming containers.
State Government May. 23, 2022 7:04 pm
Cedar Rapids leaders were preparing to applying to the state for a new casino in their third such effort since 2014.
State Government May. 24, 2022 8:04 am
The Republican House Speaker said there is not enough votes among House Republicans to pass one of Reynolds’ top legislative priorities
Campaigns & Elections May. 20, 2022 5:02 pm
Statehouse Democratic leaders posted better fundraising numbers than Republicans
On Iowa Politics May. 20, 2022 4:37 pm
On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: the Democratic debate/primary; what’s a governor’s endorsement worth; COVID-19 and the campaign; bipartisanship; and free the weed; the Legislature – is the end in sight.
Campaigns & Elections May. 20, 2022 6:00 am
Liz Mathis, a Democratic congressional candidate from Hiawatha, previously described herself as co-owner of a marketing business, but the company says she was never was.
State Government May. 18, 2022 5:26 pm
Lawmakers are expected to return next week and undergo the final legislative push to adjournment
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State Government May. 18, 2022 6:08 pm
“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.