by Jennifer Shutt, WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration, tasked with running the program relied on by more than 73 million Americans, has begun to
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Bill Banning mRNA Vaccines in Iowa Passes Subcommittee
By Robin Opsahl, A bill banning gene-based vaccines, like some forms of the COVID-19 vaccine, received approval from a Senate subcommittee Monday. Senate File 360
Ethical Concerns Surround Sen. Joni Ernst’s Relationships With Top Military Officials Who Lobbied Her Committee
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School cellphone bans spread across states, though enforcement could be tricky
By: Robbie Sequeira Across the country, state lawmakers are finding rare bipartisan ground on an increasingly urgent issue for educators and parents: banning cellphone use
Here’s the Latest on How States (Including Iowa) Are Cooperating With Trump’s Deportation Plans
Conservative cities and states across the country have taken to President Donald Trump’s deportation plans and are increasing cooperation with federal authorities — even
Election Officials Blast Trump’s ‘Retreat’ From Protecting Voting Against Foreign Threats
Embed from Getty Images A Philadelphia poll worker demonstrates security steps for handling ballots before November’s presidential election. States have relied on federal partners to
Grassley: Musk has no Power, ‘The Buck Stops With Trump’
Questions tariffs while downplaying inflation risks WASHINGTON — In his regular Capitol Hill Report radio interview, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) downplayed concerns about Elon Musk’s
Grassley Seeks to Embarrass Drugmakers Into Lower Prices With TV Ad Reform
By Edward Lynn, Editor WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is backing a bill that would require pharmaceutical companies to disclose drug prices in television
Lawmakers Renew Effort To Update Farm Bill, Ease ‘Economic Crisis’ in Farm Country
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 12, 2025 Congress has failed to reauthorize the massive piece of bipartisan legislation, known as the Farm Bill,
USAID Shutdown Would Halt Research Grants to State Universities
By: Shalina Chatlani If the Trump administration succeeds in shutting down the federal United States Agency for International Development, known globally as USAID, state colleges and
