Tom Barton

Surrounded by state and local law enforcement Tuesday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law a bill that enhances penalties for distributing fentanyl. On the same day, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst announced plans to introduce a bipartisan bill that would direct the Department of Defense to take stronger action against fentanyl trafficking.

Iowa law provides new property tax exemptions for Iowans age 65 and older and for military veterans.

State officials have scheduled a series of webinars to teach Iowans about how to apply for state-funded financial assistance to attend a private school in the 2023-2024 school year. Applications for the Students First Education Savings Accounts will be accepted starting May 31 through June 30.

Former Vice President Mike Pence will speak and ride a motorcycle at Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s annual “Roast and Ride” fundraiser June 3.

Both politicians were scheduled to be in Iowa on Saturday, but Trump’s outdoor rally in Des Moines was canceled due to the threat of severe weather. The Gazette spoke with voters at both events to find out what they’re looking for in a Republican presidential candidate.

Former President Donald Trump will headline a rally Saturday in Des Moines on the same day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to attend fundraising events in Iowa, as the feud between the two heats up.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill supporters say will help address the healthcare needs of Iowa’s underserved rural communities.

Among them: C02 pipeline restrictions, sale of birth control pills with a prescription, guns in school parking lots, parental permission for social media

State lawmakers have completed their work for the year, concluding a session that was momentous and often contentious

Iowa attorneys would get paid more to represent indigent defendants to address a severe shortage that’s led to grueling caseloads.

Iowa House lawmakers approved bipartisan changes to a controversial bill to relax some of Iowa’s child labor laws. The amended bill is now headed to the Senate for final approval.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for two more counties in response to Mississippi River flooding on Friday.

Bills would direct more money to the Iowa governor’s office, maternal health care and foreign animal disease preparedness, and away from water quality monitoring.

Under a bill advanced by Iowa lawmakers Wednesday, more families would qualify for child care assistance, but they would also be required to work more hours to receive such assistance.

A panel voted unanimously Wednesday to dismiss an ethics complaint against Sen. Molly Donahue over her social media posts referring to members of Moms for Liberty as “terrorists.”