By: Robin Opsahl Iowa’s four most populous counties would not be able to access state economic development programs and their funds for three years under a
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Iowa lawmakers move to prioritize corn, pork and dairy in school lunches
By Cami Koons Iowa senators advanced a bill Tuesday to implement nutrition guidelines and education in Iowa schools that prioritize the state’s “unique” food sources
Lawmakers’ Obscenity Purge Focuses on Wrong Targets
The Iowa Legislature wants to keep sexually explicit materials out of the hands of minors. That seems like a reasonable enough goal, but lawmakers
Iowa lawmakers work to restrict medication abortion access, inform about abortion pill reversal
By: Cami Koons An Iowa House subcommittee advanced a bill Tuesday that would restrict access to abortion medication by mail, require physicians to inform patients
Iowans could ask courts to compel release of public sector union lists under Senate bill
By:Robin Opsahl The Iowa Senate Workforce Committee voted Tuesday in favor of legislation that would allow Iowans to ask courts to compel government employers to
Diversity ‘Still Matters,’ University of Iowa President Tells Lawmakers
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson told Iowa lawmakers Monday that, while the university is being careful with language, diversity, in the broadest sense
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
Lawmakers Advance Carbon Pipeline Moratorium and Bill Regulating Land Agents
By: Seth Tupper South Dakota lawmakers advanced bills Friday at the Capitol in Pierre that would put a moratorium on carbon dioxide pipelines until new
Lawmakers Vote Down 6 Bills To Limit Carbon Capture in North Dakota
Members of the North Dakota House on Friday showed their commitment to pipelines and energy development, voting down six bills that would have taxed or
As Lawmakers Seek to End Session, Some Priority Bills Still Lack Consensus
Lawmakers have been able to act on many of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ and Republican legislative leaders’ top priority issues this session, but there are still
