John Cooley, University of Connecticut and Chris Simon, University of Connecticut In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII. […]
Month: May 2024
Grain fund bill had support but ran out of time
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 1, 2024 There is consensus among state lawmakers to update a fund that protects farmers when corn and soybean buyers go bankrupt, but a bill related to that goal failed this year because others took priority, according to a lawmaker who managed it. “We ran a little bit […]
UpLift to continue despite new law banning local government funding
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 2, 2024 Although Iowa has a new law preventing local governments from funding guaranteed income programs, the UpLift program in Iowa plans to continue through outside support. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House File 2319 into law Wednesday. The measure prevents cities and counties from implementing programs that support […]
Iowans give $3 million to sheriffs’ group, but charities see only a third of that – For-profit marketing company gets most of donors’ money
by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 7, 2024 Iowans have donated more than $3 million in recent years to a group of Iowa sheriffs, but only $1 million of that has been spent on the stated purpose of helping children and educating law enforcement personnel. In fact, more than 60% of Iowans’ donations to […]
May 9, 2024
EGE 5/9 legals
Republican who led inquiry of Dean Plocher may be subject of new ethics complaint
Republican who led inquiry of Dean Plocher may be subject of new ethics complaintby Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent May 2, 2024 Days after ending an investigation into Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher, the Republican who led that inquiry has recused herself from the committee as it prepares to discuss a new complaint. According to a letter […]
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill to keep Joe Biden on November ballot
by Ralph Chapoco, Alabama Reflector May 2, 2024 The Alabama House of Representatives Wednesday approved legislation to ensure that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will appear on the November ballot in Alabama. SB 324, sponsored by Sen. Merika Coleman, D-Pleasant Grove, reduces the number of days that a political party must certify […]
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem meets with Jeff Landry’s cabinet in Baton Rouge
By: Piper Hutchinson – May 2, 2024 3:30 pm South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who’s in the midst of a controversy over admitting to killing her dog, was in Baton Rouge to meet with Gov. Jeff Landry’s cabinet Thursday at the Capitol, multiple attendees at the meeting confirmed to the Illuminator. Noem is reportedly still […]
Body of Trucker Whose Disappearance Baffled the Nation Found After Five Months
The body of a man who disappeared after picking up a load of pigs in Eagle Grove five months ago has been found. David Schultz,
