Iowa Senate passes hands-free driving bill, waiting on House for agreement
The Iowa Senate once again moved forward with a hands-free driving bill.Its something Iowa lawmakers have been trying to get ...
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CAPITOL NOTEBOOK: Election shows anti-abortion positions can ‘win,’ governor says
DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds, speaking at an anti-abortion event Monday at the Iowa Capitol, said recent electoral ...
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Capitol Notebook: Reynolds, lawmakers highlight support, proposals to aid veterans
Lawmakers advance legislation creating harsher penalties for assaults on corrections officers and sports officials ...
Gov. Reynolds unveils Families First Bill for paid parental leave for state workers
On Thursday, Governor Kim Reynolds put forth a proposal called the Families First Bill to the Iowa House and Senate. The plan ...
Reynolds' 2025 vision includes healthcare changes, improved disaster response and state 'DOGE'
During her Condition of the State speech on Tuesday night, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced her top priorities for the 2025 ...
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Kim Reynolds unveils Iowa 'DOGE' efficiency effort to pave the way for property tax cuts
Kim Reynolds is doubling down on her efforts to cut government ... Because to pass meaningful property tax reform, we also need to be lean at the local level." House Speaker Pat Grassley, R-New ...
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Key Democrat says Iowa school boards best to set cell phone policies
The top Democrat in the Iowa House says cell phone policies for Iowa schools should be left up to school boards. Governor Kim ...
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Iowa House leaders say new urgency behind hands-free driving bill push
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa Capitol Bureau) - An Iowa bill that requires drivers to put their phones down when they’re behind the wheel is advancing through the Senate. Senate lawmakers have ...
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Gov. Kim Reynolds proposes classroom cellphone ban, Medicaid work requirements, Iowa 'DOGE'
Kim Reynolds on Tuesday called for banning cellphones ... delivered to lawmakers in the Iowa House chamber. She opened her remarks by acknowledging the widespread disasters Iowa faced in 2024 ...
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CAPITOL NOTEBOOK: Trump’s order ends DEI at universities, Gov. Reynolds tells Iowa schools
I sent a letter to university presidents reminding them about their obligation to comply with state law and President Trump’s ...
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Iowa Gov. Reynolds moves forward with proposed classroom cell phone restrictions
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds released her proposal to state lawmakers Friday to ban cell phone use in classrooms. The proposed ...
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Capitol Notebook: Election shows anti-abortion positions can ‘win,’ Iowa Gov. Reynolds says
Also, legislators considered a bill that would enhance penalties for individuals who wear a hood in an effort to conceal ...