by O. Kay Henderson | Mar 27, 2024 | Education, News, Politics & Government
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that raises teacher salaries, increases general state spending for schools and overhauls Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. “Some schools haven’t used some of the AEA services, despite being forced to pay...
by O. Kay Henderson | Mar 27, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
Iowa House Republicans are proposing a constitutional amendment to set a higher threshold for any future state income tax hike. If Iowa voters approve the change, two-thirds of the members of the Iowa legislature would have to vote to raise the state income tax on...
by O. Kay Henderson | Mar 26, 2024 | Education, News, Politics & Government
The Iowa Senate has given final approval to a bill that makes changes in Iowa’s Area Education Agencies, raises teacher pay and increases general state education spending. Governor Reynolds says she’ll sign the package into law. The starting salary for...
by O. Kay Henderson | Mar 26, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
A state panel has rejected challenges that sought to disqualify two candidates for a northwest Iowa House seat from the June Primary. The Republican from Onawa who’s currently serving in Iowa House District 13 is not seeking reelection. Republicans Noah Wieseler...
by O. Kay Henderson | Mar 26, 2024 | Education, News, Politics & Government
A senate committee will likely vote on the governor’s nominee to lead the Iowa Department of Education tomorrow. McKenzie Snow took over as acting director of the department in late June, but she must win 34 yes votes in the Iowa Senate to be confirmed for the...