Iowa Democrats will push to reverse a decision from state officials to opt out of a federal food assistance program for low-income children. But one Republican said it’s unlikely his colleagues will pursue increasing funding for food assistance.
The warnings came during a public hearing in advance of a state board meeting Jan. 12 to review feedback and further consider rules for the implementation of a law - currently blocked by the courts -- that would ban most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Commenters on Wednesday said the proposed rules did not go far enough in clarifying the intent of the legislation and would lead to far too many books being removed from school library shelves.
The governor heard from groups requesting additional tax cuts, as well as support for child care, apprenticeships and mental health services during a public hearing Wednesday.
Secretary of State Paul Pate is imploring state lawmakers to pass legislation that would streamline the state’s recount process after inconsistencies were found during the 2020 recount of a historically close congressional election
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School leaders ask state lawmakers to increase State Supplemental Aid by 5 percent, above the rate of recent increases.
Leaders of several states that have refused the money say they don’t need or want the handout from the Biden Administration, but children’s advocates say families are struggling and nonprofits can only do so much.
Both play big roles as Iowa’s workforce continues to be limited across all industry sectors.
Legislative leaders say they won’t revisit the so-called ‘culture wars’ this session.
After 10 years of successes and complications of the Nutrient Reduction Strategy, The Gazette reviews how it could be improved.
While Democrats urge caution, Republicans point to $6 billion in state funds in budget surplus and taxpayer relief fund.
The two-pronged plan details how Iowa hopes to reduce its nutrient pollution from agriculture and industry.
The Gazette dove into ISU data to investigate how to-date conservation practices and facility upgrades have impacted Iowa’s nitrogen and phosphorous pollution
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