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Christianity is not under attack, but Kim Reynolds governs like it is: Opinion: The governor says she's battling for religious freedom, even while much of her ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/04/21/christianity-not-under-attack-despite-kim-reynolds-implies/73362641007/
Kim Reynolds got her revenge on public education, at the expense of vital teacher training
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/04/16/teacher-training-threatened-iowa-under-aea-law-kim-reynolds/73338245007/
Iowa House bill proposes $10K raise for state lawmakers, Gov. Kim Reynolds. Here's why:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/16/iowa-house-bill-proposes-10k-raise-for-state-lawmakers-kim-reynolds-other-statewide-officials/73343741007/
Gun legislation approved in Maine after Lewiston mass shooting: The Maine Legislature has approved sweeping gun safety legislation nearly six months after the ...
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Iowa lawmakers vote to eliminate dozens of boards and commissions. See which ones will go:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/19/iowa-legislature-votes-to-eliminate-dozens-of-boards-and-commissions-sending-bill-kim-reynolds/73380043007/
Iowa Republican lawmakers reach deal to speed up flat tax, lower rate to 3.8%: "We are accelerating the promised tax cuts, taking it lower and returning an extra ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/18/iowa-gop-republican-lawmakers-reach-deal-to-speed-up-flat-tax-lower-rate/73354584007/
Democrats retake control of Michigan Statehouse after special election wins: Democratic candidates Peter Herzberg and Mai Xiong are projected to win their ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599485-democrats-retake-control-of-michigan-statehouse-after-special-election-wins/
Iowa lawmakers set to pass income tax deal, speeding up previous cuts passed in 2022
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/19/iowa-tax-deal-lowering-income-rate-set-to-pass-legislature-kim-reynolds/73379866007/
Nearly 350 workers leave Iowa AEAs as Kim Reynolds pushed to overhaul education agencies
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/17/aea-iowa-employees-leave-after-kim-reynolds-legislative-proposal/73168016007/
Arizona Republicans Thwart Attempts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban: Democrats in both houses of the Legislature were blocked from advancing bills to roll back a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/10/us/abortion-ban-arizona-democrats-repeal.html
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill authorizing arrest and deportation of some migrants
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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Defies Feds to Scare Migrants and Endanger Kids: Making Iowa a place for immigrants to avoid amid an ongoing labor shortage and eased ...
thedailybeast.com/iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-defies-feds-to-scare-migrants-and-endanger-kids
The biggest bills that passed and failed in the Iowa Legislature's 2024 session: From AEAs to allowing school staff get a permit to carry guns ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/22/iowa-legislature-which-bills-passed-and-failed-in-the-2024-session-aeas-teacher-pay-armed-staff/73332573007/
Lawmakers pass ban on guaranteed income programs in Iowa, including 'UpLift' pilot
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/16/iowa-legislature-ban-on-guaranteed-income-programs-passes/73094377007/
Iowa mental health services will be overhauled under bill passed by lawmakers: Iowa's mental health and disability services are facing an overhaul under a plan ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/18/iowa-legislature-mental-health-disability-service-overhaul-passed-by-lawmakers/73340107007/
Kim Reynolds signs changes to Iowa anti-abortion program into law. What to know:: Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Wednesday a bill making changes to her ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/10/iowa-legislature-reynolds-signs-changes-to-moms-anti-abortion-program-pregnancy/73279226007/
Kim Reynolds stretches words' meaning with paltry summer-food program: Opinion: "Unsustainable"? What the governor means is she just doesn't want to spend money ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/04/17/kim-reynolds-stretches-words-meaning-with-paltry-summer-food-program/73353142007/
Iowa governor signs bill that lets state arrest and deport some migrants: The legislation could mean criminal charges for people who have outstanding deportation ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/10/iowa-governor-signs-bill-that-lets-state-arrest-and-deport-some-migrants-00151654
Quick Glance: Iowa Governor Enacts Law Allowing Arrest and Deportation of Migrants
- Governor Reynolds signs law to enforce immigration laws.
- Iowa law could lead to criminal repercussions for migrants.
- Similar to Texas law, Iowa's bill faces conflicts with federal law.
- Iowa's immigrant community seeks information and statements from law enforcement.
Latest income tax cuts moving at Iowa Capitol, likely to become law: Proposal would reduce Iowans’ state income tax burden — and limit future state revenue ...
thegazette.com/state-government/latest-income-tax-cuts-moving-at-iowa-capitol-likely-to-become-law/
Kim Reynolds says she's 'absolutely not' open to changing AEA law to alter $68M windfall
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/09/kim-reynolds-says-opposes-changing-aea-law-to-restrict-school-spending-house-republicans/73261327007/
After rejecting millions in federal EBT aid, Iowa starts $900,000 summer meal grant
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/04/10/iowa-expands-summer-meal-program-after-rejecting-summer-ebt-program/73277335007/
Don't hand over the authority of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission to Kim Reynolds
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/editorials/2024/04/16/keep-iowa-civil-rights-commission-intact-no-transfer-authority-kim-reynolds/73331853007/
Tennessee lawmakers send bill to ban first-cousin marriages to governor: The Republican-led Tennessee Legislature has overwhelmingly voted to send GOP Gov ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tennessee-lawmakers-send-bill-ban-first-cousin-marriages-governor-rcna147524
Bill to help struggling young readers and their teachers approved by Iowa lawmakers
thegazette.com/state-government/bill-to-help-struggling-young-readers-and-their-teachers-approved-by-iowa-lawmakers/
Kim Reynolds signs Iowa farmland law regulating foreign ownership. Here's what it does:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/09/kim-reynolds-signs-law-boosting-disclosure-oversight-of-foreign-owners-iowa-farmland/73254650007/
Iowa lawmakers advance ballot measure requiring two-thirds approval for income tax hikes
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/10/iowa-legislature-amendment-to-make-tax-hikes-more-difficult-advances/73268612007/
Capitol Notebook: Bill to prohibit firearms tracking headed to Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ desk
thegazette.com/state-government/capitol-notebook-bill-to-prohibit-firearms-tracking-headed-to-iowa-gov-reynolds-desk/
Iowa lawmakers eye changes to Civil Rights Commission in move to cut state boards
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/17/iowa-lawmakers-move-to-cut-boards-change-civil-rights-commission/73254664007/
Abortion ruling is a full-on disaster for Arizona Republicans: Opinion: With the return of an 1864 law banning abortion, Republicans now face a five-alarm fire ...
azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/laurieroberts/2024/04/09/abortion-ruling-disaster-arizona-republicans/73263944007/
School leaders react to AEA changes: Last month, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new bill into law that adjusts funding for Area Education Agency programs ...
stormlake.com/articles/school-leaders-react-to-aea-changes/
Ruben Gallego says repealing Arizona's near-total abortion ban now would be too little, too late: 'The damage is done'
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/ruben-gallego-says-repealing-arizonas-total-abortion-ban-now-little-la-rcna147734
Kari Lake got what she wanted on abortion. Now she's lobbying to undo it: Opinion: Kari Lake is madly trying to figure out a way to spin her view on abortion so ...
azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/laurieroberts/2024/04/11/kari-lake-abortion-position-changed/73295760007/
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Iowa lawmakers complete their work for 2024. What did they do?: Leaders and Gov. Kim Reynolds discuss the legislative session, which concluded early Saturday
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-lawmakers-complete-their-work-for-2024-what-did-they-do/
Curious Iowa: Did the circus inspire the creation of Cedar Rapids’ electric company?
thegazette.com/curious-iowa/curious-iowa-did-the-circus-inspire-the-creation-of-cedar-rapids-electric-company/
Reynolds signs law letting Perry schools pay retention bonuses to employees after shooting
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/05/kim-reynolds-signs-law-letting-perry-iowa-schools-pay-retention-bonuses-after-high-school-shooting/73220862007/
Iowa Supreme Court weighs reinstating ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban: Arguments focus on which legal standard to apply
thegazette.com/news/iowa-supreme-court-weighs-reinstating-fetal-heartbeat-abortion-ban/
Lawmakers approve overhaul of Iowa’s mental health system. Here’s what it would do.
thegazette.com/state-government/lawmakers-approve-overhaul-of-iowas-mental-health-system-heres-what-it-would-do/
Is your tax bill high in Iowa? See how your lifetime tax burden compares to other states.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/04/15/iowa-lifetime-tax-burden-rank-taxes/73325576007/
See what’s in Iowa’s $9 billion budget for coming year: Lawmakers approve pay raises for judges, school staff; divert AEA funding to Dept. of Education
thegazette.com/state-government/see-whats-in-iowas-9-billion-budget-for-coming-year/
Eminent domain bill to give landowners more legal options advancing for first time in Iowa Senate
thegazette.com/state-government/eminent-domain-bill-to-give-landowners-more-legal-options-advancing-for-first-time-in-iowa-senate/
Iowa GOP chair on abortion: ‘My money and conviction on Republican position’: Jeff Kaufmann discusses relationship between Trump and Reynolds
thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/iowa-gop-chair-on-abortion-my-money-and-conviction-on-republican-position/
Iowa high school tennis notes: Marion girls surprised to move up to 2A, Xavier upgrades facility
thegazette.com/iowa-prep-sports/iowa-high-school-tennis-notes-marion-girls-surprised-to-move-up-to-2a-xavier-upgrades-facility/
The Public Pulse: Nebraska needs new flag; Winner take none; Excellent article: A Public Pulse writer says Nebraska needs a new flag that reflects the people of ...
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-nebraska-needs-new-flag-winner-take-none-excellent-article/article_9ddd929c-f1c3-11ee-99e4-972267df935e.html
Capitol Notebook: Gov. Kim Reynolds rejects tweaks to AEA law: Also: Senate passes bill that could limit strip club hours
thegazette.com/state-government/capitol-notebook-gov-kim-reynolds-rejects-tweaks-to-aea-law/
'Fox watching the henhouse': Is Iowa's sports betting law too weak to prevent abuse?
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/04/09/iowa-college-sports-betting-scandal-does-it-show-state-law-is-too-weak/73224885007/
Omaha City Council approves amending Crossroads plan but leaders, neighbors wants assurances
omaha.com/news/local/government-politics/omaha-city-council-approves-amending-crossroads-plan-but-leaders-neighbors-wants-assurances/article_b3265180-018a-11ef-aa8f-abdd2ce170ba.html
Iowa parole board member not protected by whistleblower law, judge rules in dismissing suit
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/22/iowa-board-of-parole-wrongful-termination-lawsuit-dismissed/73362001007/
Iowa High School Sports Awards: Meet the boys, girls bowling nominees: Here are the nominees for the Boys and Girls Bowlers of the Year. The winner will be ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/sports-awards/2024/04/18/iowa-high-school-sports-awards-boys-girls-bowling-nominees/73301453007/
Proposed state tax incentives for billion-dollar projects passed, sent to governor
thegazette.com/state-government/proposed-state-tax-incentives-for-billion-dollar-projects-passed-sent-to-governor/
As Iowa legislative session passes 100th day, here's what's left on leaders' agendas
thegazette.com/state-government/as-iowa-legislative-session-passes-100th-day-heres-whats-left-on-leaders-agendas/
Iowa bill reorganizing state boards and commissions sent back to Senate for approval
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-bill-reorganizing-state-boards-and-commissions-sent-back-to-senate-for-approval/
Iowa retailers warn of ‘unintended consequences’ of capping THC content in hemp products
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-retailers-warn-of-unintended-consequences-of-capping-thc-content-in-hemp-products/
Walk the Bluffs celebrates National Walking Week with Nebraska neighbors: Walk the Bluffs, also known as the Council Bluffs Community Walking Club ...
omaha.com/life-entertainment/local/wellness/walk-the-bluffs-national-walking-day-first-avenue-iowa-nebraska-wander-freunde-trailblazers/article_0370bd17-4b59-5963-9911-6195e07e99df.html
Smoke visible at Omaha airport after fire north of Council Bluffs reignited: Smoke was visible at Eppley Airfield Thursday as a brush fire burned near Interstate ...
omaha.com/news/local/smoke-visible-at-omaha-airport-after-fire-north-of-council-bluffs-reignited/article_c8a962be-f851-11ee-9a4c-ebd11b5414e5.html
Iowa Gov. Reynolds signs bill to let Perry school pay retention bonuses: School, community still recovering from January school shooting
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-gov-reynolds-signs-bill-to-let-perry-school-pay-retention-bonuses/
Pilot walks away unharmed from crash of small plane at Council Bluffs airport: No one was injured after a small plane ended up on its top Wednesday afternoon at ...
omaha.com/news/local/plane-craah-council-bluffs-municipal-airport-iowa-aviation-safety-aircraft/article_ab9351d2-bfb7-5c06-8713-72adf027fa5c.html
Capitol Notebook: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs pregnancy program changes, other bills into law
thegazette.com/state-government/capitol-notebook-iowa-gov-kim-reynolds-signs-pregnancy-program-changes-other-bills-into-law/
Council Bluffs man wanted for theft of Central High plaques booked into jail: One of the two people wanted in connection with the thefts of historical plaques ...
omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/council-bluffs-man-wanted-for-theft-of-central-high-plaques-booked-into-jail/article_a374e2d6-f732-11ee-9a5c-9b049eabec5f.html
Iowa’s government boards no longer are required to have gender balance: Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the measure into law Wednesday, saying it is no longer needed ...
thegazette.com/state-government/iowas-government-boards-no-longer-are-required-to-have-gender-balance/
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs 'religious freedom' law at private event hosted by Christian group
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/02/iowa-gov-reynolds-signs-religious-freedom-law-at-christian-event/73184905007/
Iowa Governor signs ‘religious freedom’ bill into law. What will it do?: Opponents argue it could give legal cover to discriminate against LGTBQ Iowans
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-governor-signs-religious-freedom-bill-into-law-what-will-it-do/
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McKenzie Snow nomination squeaks by for Iowa Department of Education director: McKenzie Snow's confirmation as Iowa Department of Education Director comes days ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/02/iowa-senate-confirms-mckenzie-snow-as-department-of-education-director/73177837007/
Iowa’s AEA restructure ‘phenomenal place to start,’ Gov. Kim Reynolds says : Governor tells reporters Wednesday she is ‘happy’ with new law that changed the ...
thegazette.com/state-government/iowas-aea-restructure-phenomenal-place-to-start-gov-kim-reynolds-says/
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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4560487-youngkin-vetoes-virginia-assault-weapons-ban-signs-two-gun-control-measures/
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.
Iowa Senate approves constitutional amendment requiring flat income tax rate: The proposal would require an individual income tax imposed by the state to be a ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/03/iowa-senate-approves-constitutional-amendment-requiring-flat-income-tax-rate/73178958007/
Kim Reynolds deploys 100+ Iowa National Guard, State Patrol officers to US-Mexico border
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/28/kim-reynolds-sending-iowa-national-guard-iowa-state-patrol-soldiers-to-us-mexico-border/73133332007/
Trump and GOP leaders push to change Nebraska electoral votes to winner-take-all: Donald Trump and Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen are calling on the state’s ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-gop-leaders-push-change-nebraska-electoral-votes-winner-take-rcna146195
Kentucky Legislature cuts Democratic governor out of picking potential McConnell replacement
politico.com/news/2024/03/28/kentucky-replace-mcconnell-beshear-00149543
As she turns 103, this retired Iowa teacher has happy memories, but no goals left
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/01/leota-broyles-altoona-iowa-103-birthday-recalls-teaching-kim-reynolds/73103754007/
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/
Letters: Another term of Joe Biden chaos will devastate America: Opinion: SEL, liability for pesticide makers, and fertilizer pollution come up in letters ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/03/29/another-term-joe-biden-chaos-will-devastate-america/73129382007/
Wisconsin governor vetoes transgender high school athletics ban: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that ...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/wisconsin-governor-vetoes-transgender-high-school-athletics-ban-108750696
Nebraska governor calls for legislature to reinstate ‘winner-take-all’ electoral system
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4570808-nebraska-governor-calls-for-legislature-to-reinstate-winner-take-all-electoral-system/
Quick Glance: Nebraska legislators resist Trump's push for Electoral College change
- Nebraska legislators blocked the attempt to change the allocation of Electoral College votes despite pressure from Trump.
- The proposal to award all electoral votes to the statewide winner failed.
- The debate focused on enhancing Nebraska's political power.
- Nebraska divides its electoral votes to engage candidates with a broader spectrum of constituents.
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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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 House passes ballot measure that would require two-thirds approval for tax hikes
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/26/iowa-legislature-house-passes-measure-to-require-two-thirds-vote-for-tax-hikes/73052208007/
Alabama Democrat Flips State Seat After Running on Abortion Rights, IVF Access: In Alabama, a Democrat has flipped a seat in the state Legislature after running ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/28/headlines/alabama_democrat_flips_state_seat_after_running_on_abortion_rights_ivf_access
Quick Glance: IVF Ruling and Abortion Debate in Alabama Election
- As the Alabama election approaches, candidates focus on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF), with Republicans reinforcing support for IVF and Democrats opposing abortion restrictions.
- Democrats strategically highlight reproductive issues post Roe v. Wade overturn, viewing the Alabama race as a pivotal test for their stance on abortion.
- Despite voter resonance on reproductive issues, the election outcome is not expected to significantly alter Republican dominance in the state legislature, but would symbolically mark a notable win for Democrats.
- The stark divide in candidate strategies underscores the ongoing debate over reproductive rights, shaping the battleground district's electoral landscape with high stakes for both parties.
Iowa House passes Kim Reynolds' bill to overhaul mental health, disability services
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/02/iowa-legislature-house-oks-governors-mental-health-overhaul-plan-disability-services-dhs/73169892007/
Iowa lawmakers approve Medicaid extension for new mothers, ending coverage for hundreds
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/03/iowa-legislature-medicaid-extension-for-new-mothers-goes-to-governor/73190328007/
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