No tax on tips and overtime wages pushed for by Iowa House Democrats
As the 91st General Assembly quickly approaches one month left in the 2025 legislative session, Iowa House Democrats held a ...
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Vacancy in Iowa House after lawmaker appointed to county role
A Democrat who has represented Cedar Rapids in the Iowa House since 2023 has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Linn ...
Next round of redistricting drama to begin with new General Assembly in new year
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s redistricting fight, like all epic battles, is ready for a sequel. When the new Ohio General Assembly convenes in January, one task already on legislators’ agendas is to redraw the ...
Iowa bill prohibiting diversity, equity and inclusion advanced by Senate Republican majority
The Iowa Senate took up a bill on Tuesday that aims to get rid of diversity, equity and inclusion offices or hirings in local ...
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Expand Double Up Food Bucks without unnecessarily restricting SNAP purchases | Opinion
Emily Shearer is senior manager of food acquisition and advocacy at Food Bank of Iowa. In the 91st General Assembly, the first funnel week is behind us. Some bills died, some moved on, and there ...
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Iowa attorney general says troopers justified in killing of barricaded Storm Lake man
the Iowa Attorney General's Office said Monday. The Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office stopped Daniel Joseph James Palenik, 45, for speeding outside of Storm Lake on Jan. 26 at around 8 a.m ...