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Youngkin vetoes Virginia assault weapons ban, signs 2 gun control measures: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed an assault weapons ban that passed the state ...
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Quick Glance: Youngkin signs 2 gun control measures in Virginia
- Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed an assault weapons ban passed by the state Legislature and instead signed two more limited gun regulations into law.
- Youngkin signed laws banning gun trigger switches that can make firearms fire automatically and allowing criminal charges against parents who allow children access to weapons deemed threats.
- While praised by gun control activists, they urge him to do more, emphasizing that the work does not stop here.
- The signing of the two gun control bills by Youngkin is seen as a step in the right direction, showing that America's gun violence crisis does not have to be accepted as inevitable.
More Iowans approve of this state official's job performance than they do the governor's
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/20/iowa-poll-more-iowans-approve-of-state-auditor-job-performance-rob-sand-kim-reynolds/72780505007/
Montana’s high court strikes down voting reform laws: The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled a series of voting reform laws passed by the state Legislature ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4560550-montanas-high-court-strikes-down-voting-reform-laws/
Kim Reynolds signs AEA overhaul, teacher pay raise into law. Here's how it will work:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/27/aea-bill-iowa-teacher-pay-increase-kim-reynolds-just-signed-what-to-know/73112081007/
Kim Reynolds' Iowa education director faces heated criticism as confirmation moves forward
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/26/iowa-legislature-mckenzie-snow-faces-confirmation-as-education-department-head/73094145007/
Iowa Passes Bill to Make Returning After Deportation a State Crime: Gov. Kim Reynolds, a Republican, said she would sign the measure into law.
nytimes.com/2024/03/19/us/iowa-deportation-bill-immigration.html
AEA changes, education funding and teacher pay boosts signed into law by Iowa Gov. Reynolds
thegazette.com/state-government/aea-changes-education-funding-and-teacher-pay-boosts-signed-into-law-by-iowa-gov-reynolds/
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Kansas Republicans advance bill requiring abortion providers to state reason for patient’s procedure
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4558102-kansas-republicans-advance-bill-requiring-abortion-providers-to-state-reason-for-patients-procedure/
Opinion | Don’t Look Away From What’s Happening in Hong Kong: As Beijing cracks down, Hong Kongers are purging evidence of their lost liberties.
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/opinion/hong-kong-law-freedom.html
Iowa law enforcement could arrest undocumented immigrants under bill headed to Reynolds' desk
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/19/iowa-lawmakers-send-bill-to-reynolds-criminalizing-illegal-reentry-undocumented-immigrants-texas-law/73022696007/
Iowa Senate passes AEA plan as GOP leaders search for deal on special ed changes: The Iowa Senate passed a new plan to restructure area education agencies ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/18/iowa-legislature-senate-passes-aea-plan-looks-to-forge-deal-with-house/72849855007/
Iowa Republicans pass 2nd AEA proposal as coalition of school leaders voice opposition
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-republicans-pass-2nd-aea-proposal-as-coalition-of-school-leaders-voice-opposition/
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Lawmakers OK bill allowing Iowa cops to arrest people in U.S. illegally: ‘Illegal reentry’ bill on its way to governor’s desk
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On nursing homes, Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Legislature have failed to care: Opinion: The problems are obvious yet ignored, with even bipartisan ideas to help ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/03/22/nursing-home-issues-kim-reynolds-iowa-legislature-fail-to-care/73047542007/
Program that links mental health services with police uncertain under Reynolds' overhaul
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/03/18/kim-reynolds-bill-could-jeopardize-program-linking-mental-health-police-heart-of-iowa/72934061007/
Bill Seeks Reparations for Families Displaced From Site of Dodger Stadium: About 1,800 families were forced to leave the land, now known as Chavez Ravine ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/us/chavez-ravine-reparations-dodger-stadium.html
Most Iowans support Kim Reynolds’ prescription-free birth control plan, Iowa Poll finds
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/11/iowa-poll-few-iowans-oppose-kim-reynolds-proposal-to-offer-birth-control-without-prescription/72777792007/
Florida Republicans inch away from DeSantis: Lawmakers pushed back, slightly, against the governor during the annual legislative session.
politico.com/news/2024/03/08/desantis-florida-legislature-session-00146121
Quick Glance: DeSantis faces resistance in Florida
- A bill banning rainbow flags from public buildings in Florida faces quick legislative failure despite the governor's support.
- Florida has firmly positioned itself as a cultural battleground, but there is a growing pushback.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is encountering increasing resistance as voters grow weary of culture wars.
- DeSantis is met with declining support and a shifting political landscape in Florida.
Easter bunny greets children and Gov. Kim Reynolds at Terrace Hill Annual Egg Hunt
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With Tyson leaving, Gov. Kim Reynolds, Perry leaders will meet to discuss city’s needs
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2024/03/22/with-loss-of-tyson-perry-plant-kim-reynolds-to-meet-with-leaders-about-community-needs/73066640007/
Windsor Heights video production owner arrested on charges of child pornography possession
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines-polk-county/2024/03/25/central-iowa-video-company-owner-arrested-on-child-porn-charges-frederick-amundson/73087464007/
Capitol Notebook: Bill to limit local stormwater regulations headed to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk
thegazette.com/state-government/capitol-notebook-bill-to-limit-local-stormwater-regulations-headed-to-iowa-gov-kim-reynolds-desk/
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Iowans can buy 'Don't Tread on Me' license plates to help fund NRA under House-passed bill
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/07/house-bill-creates-dont-tread-on-me-gadsden-flag-license-plates-fees-that-fund-nra-iowa-dot/72872068007/
Kim Reynolds, Joni Ernst throw support behind Donald Trump's presidential campaign
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/endorsement/2024/03/07/iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-senator-joni-ernst-endorse-donald-trump-for-president-over-joe-biden-2024/72882340007/
Reynolds, Youngkin and other GOP leaders endorse Trump after keeping their distance
abcnews.go.com/Politics/reynolds-youngkin-gop-leaders-endorse-trump-after-keeping/story
Quick Glance: Youngkin Backs Trump Post Election Day
- Governor Glenn Youngkin expressed his support for former President Donald Trump after Trump's victories in Virginia and most other GOP primary states on Super Tuesday.
- Youngkin commended Trump for his achievements in border security, restoring American leadership globally, tax reduction, and lowering the cost of living for all Americans.
- Despite not attending Trump's rally at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, Youngkin emphasized the need to unite around strong leadership and policies that foster national growth, rather than a continuation of President Biden's term.
- Following his electoral success in 2021, there was speculation about Youngkin's potential presidential candidacy in 2024, which subsided after the November 2023 election outcomes.
Arizona's Democratic governor vetoes border bill approved by Republican-led Legislature
apnews.com/article/arizona-border-bill-hobbs-veto-67830241558eb25d931da176cc3066bc
Iowa’s Kim Reynolds endorses Donald Trump after Super Tuesday victories: Former President Donald Trump watches as Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a rally ...
thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/iowas-kim-reynolds-endorses-donald-trump-after-super-tuesday-victories/
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Iowa hires nonprofit to help families navigate disability services, replacing AEA-run program
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/04/iowa-hires-ask-resource-center-to-help-families-navigate-disability-services-students-replacing-aea/72845398007/
Iowa House Democrats file bills to raise minimum wage, protect collective bargaining rights
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/27/iowa-house-democrats-file-bills-to-raise-minimum-wage-protect-collective-bargaining-rights/72757604007/
Poll: More Iowans than not oppose Reynolds’ bill on transgender Iowans’ birth certificates
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/04/iowa-poll-more-oppose-birth-certificate-requirements-for-transgender-iowans-lgbtq/72803514007/
Iowans by 2-1 margin favor gradually eliminating individual income tax, Iowa Poll finds
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/07/iowa-poll-majority-of-iowans-favor-eliminating-individual-income-tax/72847668007/
Iowa ends contract with AEA-run program that helps families navigate disability services
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/02/28/iowa-ends-aea-run-program-helping-families-navigate-disability-services-family-educator-partnership/72773598007/
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Iowa House passes 'religious freedom' bill. Democrats say it allows discrimination
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/29/iowa-house-passes-religious-freedom-restoration-act-bill-over-democrat-concern-lgbtq-discrimination/72783058007/
Iowa House passes new voting restrictions. How they would affect you:: The bill also makes it harder to challenge presidential candidates' place on Iowa's ballot ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/05/iowa-house-votes-to-ban-ballot-drop-boxes-set-earlier-absentee-voting-deadline-let-felons-run-office/72782628007/
I investigated child abuse in Iowa for decades. Kim Reynolds is wrong about the threats.
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/03/03/child-abuse-perpetrators-iowa-kim-reynolds-wrong-threats/72780851007/
Trump calls on Alabama legislature to take action to protect IVF services: Former President Donald Trump on Friday weighed in for the first time on the Alabama ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-calls-alabama-legislature-take-action-protect-ivf-services-rcna140259
Quick Glance: Trump Supports IVF After Alabama Ruling
- Former President Donald Trump expressed strong support for IVF.
- An Alabama Supreme Court ruling led to suspensions of IVF programs.
- The decision deepens divisions among conservatives over reproductive services.
- Trump and Haley distance themselves from an absolute abortion ban.
Democrat Julie Lasche Brown launches Iowa Senate campaign, challenging Claire Celsi
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/06/iowa-elections-primary-democrat-julie-lasche-brown-to-run-for-iowa-senate-vs-claire-celsi/72866325007/
If you're single and looking for love, this Iowa city is one of the best places to live
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/03/06/hiawatha-iowa-best-places-to-live-for-single-people-ownerly/72849507007/
Nervous advocates worry that Iowa's mental health overhaul could leave some without care
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2024/03/06/gov-reynolds-has-proposed-a-major-overhaul-of-behavioral-health-services-providers-iowa-legislature/72523216007/
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As Reynolds pushes big changes to Iowa special education, most like AEAs, Iowa Poll finds
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/03/iowa-poll-many-favor-aea-as-lawmakers-weigh-special-education-changes-kim-reynolds/72803359007/
New Wisconsin District Maps Could End Years of GOP Gerrymandering: Under legal pressure to address Wisconsin’s “Swiss cheese” and oddly shaped districts ...
propublica.org/article/new-wisconsin-district-map-gop-gerrymander-elections
Sen. Merkley: McConnell Paralyzed the Senate & Turned Supreme Court into “Far-Right Legislature”
democracynow.org/2024/2/29/jeff_merkley_broken_senate
New Wisconsin District Maps Could End Years of GOP Gerrymandering: Under legal pressure to address Wisconsin’s “Swiss cheese” and oddly shaped districts ...
propublica.org/article/new-wisconsin-district-map-gop-gerrymander-elections
Quick Glance: Evers Signs New Maps, Shifting Wisconsin Power
- Gov. Tony Evers signs new maps, potentially shifting power away from the GOP in Wisconsin.
- Evers' signature ends a long fight by Democrats to rebalance the political field in Wisconsin.
- The new maps have a slight Republican tilt but aim for fair representation based on votes in the state Legislature.
- Evers emphasizes the importance of fair maps where people choose their elected officials, not the other way around.
Gas prices near $3 in Des Moines. How long will prices keep rising?: Gas prices in Iowa have gone up by 23 cents in a month. Here is why.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/02/29/iowa-gas-prices-near-me-when-will-they-drop-polk-county-des-moines/72771405007/
Iowa lawmakers vote to repeal gender balance requirement for boards and commissions
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/26/iowa-house-votes-to-end-gender-balance-requirement-for-boards-commissions-sends-bill-to-kim-reynolds/72746426007/
‘Religious freedom’ bill headed to Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ desk: Democrats say measure ‘weaponizes’ religious beliefs to justify discrimination
thegazette.com/state-government/religious-freedom-bill-headed-to-iowa-gov-reynolds-desk/
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State cuts ties with AEAs on program that helps special education students’ families navigate services
thegazette.com/state-government/state-cuts-ties-with-aeas-on-program-that-helps-special-education-students-families-navigate-servic/
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Windsor Heights eyes sidewalks on 73rd Street connecting to West Des Moines: Despite having the busiest bus stop outside of downtown, the stretch of 73rd Street ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/03/01/windsor-heights-fix-safety-issues-busy-73rd-street-west-des-moines-walmart-starbucks/72777234007/
Coming Sunday: Iowa Poll to reveal feelings on Trump, Biden, Reynolds and key legislation
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/01/iowa-poll-to-gauge-opinions-on-trump-biden-reynolds-key-legislative-issues/72777656007/
Florida Republicans bash Washington. But they sure like its cash.: “It’s hypocrisy at its finest,” said a Florida Democrat.
politico.com/news/2024/03/07/florida-federal-funding-00145315
Casey's gets green light to build in Windsor Heights despite resident opposition: Residents have long fought plans for a second gas station on University Avenue ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/development/2024/03/06/caseys-wins-approval-from-city-council-to-build-in-windsor-heights/72845808007/
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2024 GOP primary endorsements: Where they stand: Endorsements for former President Trump are trickling in now that he is almost certain to clinch the 2024 ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3942482-2024-gop-primary-endorsements/
He goes to Asia every year for inspiration. Now his restaurant was named tops in the US
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/02/15/harbinger-des-moines-iowa-restaurant-review-places-to-eat-ingersoll-ave/72402194007/
Rekha Basu: Kim Reynolds scrambles to make Iowa less welcoming, leaving real needs unmet
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/02/11/kim-reynolds-scrambles-iowa-less-welcoming/72515009007/
What to expect at China’s ‘Two Sessions’ amid sagging economy, party drama: Legislature and political advisory body to convene to pass laws, make political ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/3/what-to-expect-at-chinas-two-sessions-amid-sagging-economy-party-drama
Iowa lawmakers pass bill boosting regulations for foreign farmland owners. What to know:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/26/iowa-legislature-pass-bill-boosting-regulations-for-foreign-farmland-owners/72747725007/
Wisconsin GOP undoes legislative gerrymander after court pressure: The new maps, if they are signed into law, would reverse a GOP gerrymander and give both ...
politico.com/news/2024/02/13/wisconsin-gop-undoes-legislative-gerrymander-after-court-pressure-00141325
GOP-led Wisconsin Legislature passes Democratic governor's legislative maps: Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled Legislature has passed legislative maps that were ...
apnews.com/article/wisconsin-redistricting-republican-democrat-fe0e8c7b96eb55caed5540db8d110759
Teens brutally attacked me with brass knuckles at In-N-Out. Why are these weapons still legal?
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/03/02/brass-knuckles-ban-violent-teen-attack/72807261007/
Kim Reynolds has released her plan to restructure Iowa's mental health systems. Here's what it says:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2024/02/13/gov-kim-reynolds-bill-to-overhaul-iowas-mental-health-system/72437879007/
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Kim Reynolds dismisses need for new immigration law, says she'll send more soldiers to border
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/05/kim-reynolds-says-iowa-will-send-national-guard-state-patrol-to-us-mexico-border/72476177007/
Ludington: What's the real reason Reynolds wants to change Iowa's AEAs?: When I heard Gov. Kim Reynolds wanted to change Iowa’s system of Area Education Agencies ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/opinion/2024/02/12/opinion-the-aea-system-isnt-broken-so-why-does-reynolds-want-to-change-it/72493150007/
An Iowa bill would arm school staff and give them qualified immunity. What you should know:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/02/13/iowa-lawmakers-want-to-arm-school-staff-what-you-need-to-know-perry-high-shooting/72572651007/
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' tax bill advances, but GOP lawmakers keeping options open for cuts
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/19/iowa-legislature-gop-republican-lawmakers-weigh-more-tax-cuts-governors-bill/72660108007/
What you should know about the Iowa bill that legally defines 'man,' 'woman' and 'sex'
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/05/new-iowa-bill-sets-legal-definitions-for-man-woman-and-sex-transgender-lgbtq/72450836007/
Iowa Senate votes to extend Medicaid for low-income mothers; others would lose coverage
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/19/iowa-senate-votes-to-extend-postpartum-medicaid-coverage-one-year-for-low-income-mothers/72662186007/
New York lawmakers approve new congressional map that tilts in Democrats’ favor: The Democratic-controlled New York Legislature on Wednesday swiftly approved a ...
cnn.com/2024/02/28/politics/new-york-congressional-map/
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Grall suspends bill seeking to permit lawsuits over unborn child's death : “I understand there is still work that needs to be done,” State Sen ...
politico.com/news/2024/02/27/florida-bill-fetus-death-lawsuits-ivf-alabama-00143340
Chief Justice Christensen goes after pay raises for Iowa judges: She says she’s happy to be ‘face of frustration’ for her colleagues
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Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear governor's lawsuit against GOP-controlled Legislature
apnews.com/article/wisconsin-evers-supreme-court-legislature-4218c2db4727b8ed51408233594d1bef
Quick Glance: Court to Hear Evers' Lawsuit Against Republican Legislature
- The court's liberal majority agrees to hear the case, with the conservative justices dissenting.
- Only one of the governor's three issues will be immediately heard.
- Evers also contested a committee blockade preventing updates to the state’s commercial building standards and ethics standards for licensed professionals.
- The court stated it will hold both questions in abeyance until a future order is made.
'At what expense?' After Alabama ruling upends IVF, top health official warns of more consequences
abcnews.go.com/Politics/expense-after-alabama-ruling-upends-ivf-top-health/story
Kim Reynolds wants to cut Iowa boards and commissions. Lawmakers disagree about how much
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/14/iowa-legislature-house-senate-at-odds-on-reducing-boards-and-commissions-kim-reynolds/72596726007/
Ron DeSantis has beef with lab-grown meat: The “steaks” are high in the Florida Legislature, with Gov. Ron DeSantis weighing in on a pair of proposed bills that ...
wfla.com/news/florida/ron-desantis-has-beef-with-lab-grown-meat-products/
Utah’s new ‘Sovereignty Act’ sets up a process to overrule the federal government. But is it constitutional?
cnn.com/2024/02/19/us/utahs-sovereignty-act-overrule-federal/
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South Dakota legislature accepts IHRA definition of antisemitism in new bill: South Dakota now becomes the twelfth state to officially codify the IHRA definition ...
jpost.com/bds-threat/article-788556
Kim Reynolds introduces bill defining 'man' and 'woman,' opponents brand it 'LGBTQ erasure'
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/01/iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-introduces-bill-defining-man-woman-criticized-lgbtq-erasure/72441900007/
Iowa’s medical board adopts abortion rules if law is upheld: A state law that would ban most abortions after about 6 weeks is on hold
thegazette.com/state-government/iowas-medical-board-adopts-abortion-rules-if-law-is-upheld/
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Trans advocates cheered a victory. Day later, Iowa governor files bill to change how they’re recognized
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Reynolds: Texas has ‘right to self-defense’ at the border: Reynolds joined other Republican governors giving their support to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
thegazette.com/state-government/reynolds-texas-has-right-to-self-defense-at-the-border/
Kim Reynolds wants to cut Iowa taxes — again. Here's how it would work and who gets a break.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/29/heres-whats-in-gov-kim-reynolds-plan-to-cut-iowans-income-taxes/72254581007/
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