3 天之前 · Iowans value integrity in their government. Free and independent journalism is what keeps our public servants accountable and responsive to the people. That’s why Iowa Capital Dispatch, a nonprofit, independent source for quality journalism, is working every day to keep you informed about what government officials are doing with your money, your freedom and your safety. We’re part of ...

6 天之前 · With a looming deadline of Feb. 6, the Iowa House approved a bill Thursday that would set a five-year moratorium on new casinos in Iowa. Studies commissioned by the IRGC found more than half of estimated revenue from Cedar Crossing would come out of revenue currently headed to existing Iowa ...

1 天前 · A proposed five-year casino moratorium hit a roadblock Tuesday in the Iowa Senate after sailing through the House. Sen. Ken Rozenboom, R-Oskaloosa, said Tuesday there is not sufficient support for the moratorium among Senate Republicans and he chose not to debate the bill at a State Government Committee meeting. House File 144, passed by the Iowa House last week, would set a five-year ...

2024年12月30日 · As Iowa Republicans head into the 2025 legislative session with supermajorities in both chambers, here's what's on the agenda.

2025年1月27日 · House lawmakers moved quickly on a proposed casino moratorium, passing the measure through both a subcommittee and the Ways and Means Committee Monday. House Study Bill 80 would retroactively begin a moratorium on new casinos in Iowa starting Jan. 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030. The legislation would ...

2025年1月16日 · Top-of-mind items for some statewide elected officials include ways to improve government efficiency and checking voters' citizenship status.

2025年1月27日 · House Higher Education Committee to consider bills on academic offerings, DEI changes BY: Brooklyn Draisey - January 27, 2025 The Iowa House of Representatives’ new higher education committee is considering various bills aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion at public, private and community colleges, as well as legislation to review and change academic programs and requirements ...

2025年1月21日 · As a new Iowa House higher education committee gets its start with the beginning of the legislative session, college and university leaders are signaling their willingness to work with lawmakers while seeking clarification about what “return on investment” the Statehouse is seeking. Higher education committee chair Rep. Taylor Collins, R-Mediapolis, said at the committee’s first meeting ...

2025年1月7日 · Iowa Capital Dispatch on Tuesday marked the fifth anniversary of its launch on Jan. 7, 2020. We've come a long way.

2023年5月4日 · Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a property tax cut into law Thursday that lawmakers say will save Iowans $100 million.