This past week was the second funnel week. A short explanation–Bills had to pass a floor vote in the chamber where it was introduced AND
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The Idyllic Life: Plan, Then Release
Ahhhh, the road trip. My favorite way to travel, and a practice done differently by each person to hit the open road. That being said,
Which Bills Survived, Which Died As Second ‘funnel Week’ Ends At The Iowa Capitol
As lawmakers ended the second “funnel” deadline of the 2024 legislative session, many of the priorities laid out by Republican leadership at the beginning of
Iowa Senate Sends Amended Version of Aea Bill Back to House
The Iowa Senate sent an amended Area Education Agencies bill back to the House for review Monday, changing the legislation to again allow schools to
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa bids for No. 3 GOP leadership post against Tom Cotton
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa will face Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas in the race to become the next Senate Republican Conference
Pipeline zoning petition delivered to Supervisors
A petition calling for zoning setbacks in rural areas was presented to the Wright County Board of Supervisors March 11. Over 100 county residents, including
Developing Perennial Ground Cover for Corn Systems in the Midwest
AMES, Iowa — Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center (INRC), and Conservation Learning Group (CLG), is hosting a free virtual
D.C. Dispatch: Murder prosecution, child care affordability and veterans’ assistance
Both chambers of Congress continued to work toward approving appropriation bills this week, and the Iowa delegation introduced legislation tied to murder prosecution, environmental regulations,
Caregivers’ group calls on lawmakers to address low wages
An organization representing front-line caregivers in Iowa nursing homes and other facilities called on state lawmakers Friday to improve workers’ wages. The nonprofit organization Iowa
Senate kills nuisance deer bill over worries about youth hunting
A bill that would expand the time period in which deer can be killed to prevent damage to crops and trees did not get support
