If you’ve been reading Iowa Capital Dispatch’s stories from the Legislature the past couple of weeks, you’ve likely noticed a focus on the “funnel.” Here’s a quick explanation: A: The “funnel” is a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DES MOINES, Iowa — State lawmakers have officially adjourned until Monday, and the second funnel deadline has passed, dwindling ...

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the status of proposed legislation on public libraries and the date of the next legislative “funnel” deadline. DES MOINES — Proposals to ...

The Iowa Legislature's first “funnel” deadline is finished — and so are hundreds of proposed bills that failed to make the cut. Republican bills placing new restrictions on local libraries, public ...

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Deadlines are quickly approaching at the state Capitol as bills move through both chambers in preparation for the funnel week deadline next week.

[DES MOINES, Iowa] — State lawmakers in Iowa have been working to secure the passage of bills to meet the first funnel week deadline. For bills to remain eligible, they must be approved by a full ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Legislature's second funnel deadline is Friday, which means some bills will move on and others will die. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle discussed legislative ...

Iowa lawmakers took on hundreds of bills in the first six weeks of the 2026 legislative session, though several measures named as top priorities heading into the year, like eminent domain and property ...