Secretary of State Paul Pate’s legislative proposal on voter registration verification was advanced by a Senate subcommittee Thursday. Pate called for the bill after
Month: February 2025
Senators Advance Resolution To Repeal Constitutional Outdoor Recreation Fund
Iowa senators advanced a proposal Wednesday that would amend the state constitution to replace a natural resources trust fund with one that would provide
Immigrant Rights Activists Decry Bill Requiring Local Law Enforcement To Aid ICE
By Robin Opsahl, Despite outcry from immigrant rights groups and legal concerns about due process, Iowa lawmakers gave initial approval Thursday to a measure
Protesters Rally Against Move To Remove Gender Identity From Iowa Civil Rights Act
By Robin Opsahl, Hundreds protested in the halls of the Iowa State Capitol Monday as a subcommittee advanced legislation to remove gender identity as
Restaurant Inspection Update: Moldy Buns, Roaches in Garlic
By Clark Kauffman, The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing oversees restaurant inspections in Iowa. (Photo via Getty Images; DIAL logo courtesy of Iowa
Bill Would Strip State Funds From Public Libraries Based on Association Membership
By Kathie Obradovich A bill to strip state funding from libraries based on their membership in certain state and national associations advanced in the
Bills Advance To Increase Pipeline Insurance Requirements and IUC Attendance at Meetings
by Cami Koons, Iowa lawmakers advanced bills aimed at protecting landowners through the permitting, construction and operation of liquid hazardous pipelines. The bills, which passed
Lawmakers Consider Requiring Parental Consent for Minors’ Social Media Accounts
By Robin Opsahl, Supporters said a bill in the Iowa House requiring parental consent for minors to create social media accounts was a necessary
Lawmakers Propose Restricting Political Party Changes Before Caucuses, Primaries
By Robin Opsahl, About 170 people attended the Republican caucus in Glidden, a typical amount in a presidential election year. (Photo by Jared Strong/Iowa Capital
Women in Agriculture Conference Set for March 22 in Washington, Iowa
Topics will include cybersecurity, fraud and social media By Rebecca Vittetoe WASHINGTON, Iowa — “Digital Dilemmas: Succeeding in a Digital Ag World” is the theme
