By:Â Robin Opsahl The Iowa Senate unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday to start the process of amending the state constitution to allow child victims to testify
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Medical Educators: Money To Hire Faculty Is Vital to Expansion of Doctor Training
Leaders of Iowa’s medical teaching programs say Gov. Kim Reynolds’ plans to address Iowa’s shortage of doctors must include enough money to hire adequate faculty
D.C. Dispatch: Iowa Delegation Calls for USDA Aid for Turkey Farmers Hit by Virus Outbreaks
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 7, 2025 Iowa’s federal delegation is calling for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide financial relief for
Iowa House advances bill to update election recount procedures
By Cami Koons A bill advancing in the Iowa House would change parts of the process for election recounts in Iowa, including a new composition
Iowa House Bill Would Limit Snap Food Eligibility
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 26, 2025 An Iowa bill promises to fund the Double Up Food Bucks program, but only if the
Senate panel advances death penalty bill for murder of peace officers
By: Robin Opsahl A Senate subcommittee advanced this year’s proposal to reinstate the death penalty in Iowa in cases where a person is found guilty
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
