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Tom Barton
I am The Gazette’s deputy Des Moines bureau chief covering Iowa politics, including the Iowa Legislature and campaigns. I was born and raised in Davenport and have previously worked for papers covering local and state government and politics in Iowa and South Carolina, including Dubuque and the Quad-Cities. I’m an Iowa State graduate and a die-hard Cyclone fan. When not reporting, you can likely find me on the golf course, burning something in the kitchen and nerding out about Star Wars with Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy.
Latest Articles by Tom Barton
Government & Politics Aug. 2, 2022 3:57 pm1234d ago
A group of northeast Iowa Democrats will host a virtual speakers’ panel on reproductive freedom in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned a constitutional right to access an abortion.
Government & Politics Aug. 2, 2022 11:00 am1235d ago
Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, a combat veteran, expressed a desire for an amendment focused on budgetary spending.
Campaigns & Elections Jul. 31, 2022 5:56 pm1236d ago
Iowa and New Hampshire had argued that possibly losing their positions going first and second could hurt Democrats in the states' top races, especially since the Republican Party has already said Iowa will continue to lead off its 2024 primaries.
Government & Politics Jul. 28, 2022 9:56 pm1239d ago
The city of Cedar Rapids hopes to receive a $50 million boost for flood protection under a bill that passed the U.S. Senate Thursday.
Government & Politics Jul. 28, 2022 3:22 pm1239d ago
The combat veteran also voted against advancing amended bill on burn pits
Government & Politics Jul. 27, 2022 1:13 pm1241d ago
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced Teva has agreed to contribute more than $4.3 billion in cash and medications to settle lawsuits in various states, including Iowa.
Government & Politics Jul. 26, 2022 8:39 pm1241d ago
While not a silver bullet, Eastern Iowa airport officials say raising the retirement age will help airlines contend with a pilot shortage that have caused them to cut flights.
Government & Politics Jul. 25, 2022 6:34 pm1242d ago
Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson talked inflation, transportation and drug costs with small business owners during a stop in Vinton on Monday.
Community Jul. 25, 2022 6:00 am1243d ago
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Willowwind School's founding in 1972 in Iowa City. While the school community has gone through changes in the last five decades, many things have stayed the same, including mixed-grade classrooms and group discussion.
Government & Politics Jul. 22, 2022 7:48 pm1245d ago
Iowa Republican U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson and Mariannette Miller-Meeks said the legislation went too far. The pair instead sponsored a bill that would allow people over age 18 to access FDA-approved birth control pills over-the-counter.
Government & Politics Jul. 29, 2022 12:19 pm1239d ago
Iowa gamblers placed a record amount of bets both online and in person on casino and sports games in the last fiscal year, with wagers topping $4 billion.
Government & Politics Jul. 20, 2022 4:31 pm1247d ago
The U.S. House is poised to vote to establish a right to contraception nationwide. Republicans Ashley Hinson and Mariannette Miller-Meeks instead have introduced a bill to access birth control pills over the counter.
Government & Politics Jul. 14, 2022 6:00 am1254d ago
Iowa has no extreme risk protection order law, wherein law enforcement, family members or others can seek a court order to temporarily prevent someone deemed a threat from buying or possessing firearms.
Federal Government Jul. 13, 2022 2:53 pm1254d ago
Both of Iowa’s Republican U.S. Senators say abortion regulations should be decided by individual states
Government & Politics Jul. 11, 2022 7:09 am1257d ago
South Carolina U.S. Senator and prospective 2024 Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott will headline Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson’s annual barbecue campaign fundraiser.

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