State Government

The lawsuit alleges that Iowa has for decades failed to meet its legal obligations to Medicaid-eligible children who should have access to individualized and coordinated care plans, in-home therapy and emergency services.

Also, State Historical Building fully reopens Oct. 14

Renee Schulte, a former Cedar Rapids lawmaker and health care consultant, has been appointed chair of the Iowa Board of Parole.

Iowa Utility Board members say his testimony “does not appear relevant” to their CO2 pipeline hearing for Summit Carbon Solutions.

On the podcast this week, we discuss the second Republican presidential primary debate, Chuck Grassley has a hot take on a potential federal government shutdown, and some state boards are spared the review panel’s axe.

Leaders on a state campaign oversight board say Cedar Rapids school officials did not violate state law, but that using public resources for signature-gathering efforts was not advisable.

Also, Iowa City VA gets $1.5 million grant; secretary of state debunks election ‘myths’

Statehouse Republicans push back at the report, saying it covers only 6 years and question its definition of administrative expenses

The Boards and Commissions Review Committee unanimously approved its recommendations during its final meeting Monday, proposing to eliminate or consolidate 111 of Iowa’s boards and commissions, leaving 145 in place.

Federal GEAR UP funding is designed to help districts with large shares of low-income students prepare those students for post-high school education and training.

Recommendations by a state panel to cut or consolidate more than 100 administrative boards and commissions in Iowa could put millions in federal funding at risk to local nonprofits and public entities. And it may hinder efforts to provide safe and affordable housing at a time when homelessness is on the rise, according to federal, state and local nonprofit leaders

The committee will announce its final recommendations in a meeting Monday. The recommendations would need to be approved by the Iowa Legislature and then signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds before taking effect.