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House Democrats say no more Rx requirement for contraceptives

March 21, 2023 By O. Kay Henderson

House Democrats are planning to push to make contraceptives, like the pill, available without a prescription. Representative Lindsay James, a Democrat from Dubuque, says pharmacists in 20 states are able to provide birth control without a doctor's prescription. "Pharmacists especially in rural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Abortion, Democratic Party, Insurance, Kim Reynolds, Legislature, Republican Party

Renewable Fuels study of blocked carbon pipeline impact on corn price

March 20, 2023 By O. Kay Henderson

A study commissioned by the renewable fuels industry suggests corn prices in Iowa would drop significantly if carbon capture pipelines are not built in Iowa. "It's like asking a farmer, a corn farmer on the corn side of their equation to take an 85% pay cut," Shaw said during an online news … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Corn & Soybeans, Ethanol, Legislature, Republican Party

Pence says indictment of Trump would be politically motivated

March 18, 2023 By O. Kay Henderson

Former Vice President Mike Pence says the potential arrest of former President Donald Trump is "politically motivated" and Pence says that's "deeply troubling." Pence spoke with reporters in Iowa this morning, shortly after Trump announced he expected to be arrested Tuesday in connection with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Iowa Caucuses, Republican Party

Iowa House sends governor gender-specific bathroom policy

March 16, 2023 By O. Kay Henderson

A bill that's on its way to the governor would require that students in Iowa K-12 schools use bathrooms and locker rooms designated for the gender on their birth certificate. After a sometimes contentious debate, 57 House Republicans voted for the measure. Five Republicans and all Democrats … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Democratic Party, Legislature, Republican Party

Senator Ernst questions Ag Secretary on several issues

March 16, 2023 By Matt Kelley

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst questioned U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack today  on issues ranging from electric cars and ethanol to farm subsidies for billionaires during a hearing before the Senate Ag Committee. Ernst, a Republican, says it's hard to understand why the largest ten-percent of farms are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Agriculture, News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Corn & Soybeans, Democratic Party, Joni Ernst, Republican Party

Governor hails passage of ‘transformational’ state government reorganization

March 15, 2023 By O. Kay Henderson

The Iowa House has sent Governor Kim Reynolds the state government reorganization plan her staff and a consulting firm developed over the past year. It reduces the number of state agencies from 37 to 16. It also shifts some government functions, like fire investigations and services for students … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt, Top Story Tagged With: Democratic Party, Kim Reynolds, Legislature, Republican Party

Bill would eliminate Iowa individual income tax

March 15, 2023 By O. Kay Henderson

A Senate committee has approved a bill that would gradually eliminate the state income tax -- if state tax revenues continue to grow. Senator Dan Dawson, a Republican from Council Bluffs, is chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. "It is a continuation of modernization and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Democratic Party, Legislature, Republican Party, Taxes

Regents order study of DEI initiatives at U-I, ISU, UNI

March 14, 2023 By O. Kay Henderson

The board that governs the three state supported universities is launching a comprehensive review of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs at the schools. The president of the Board of Regents has also directed the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Iowa State University, Legislature, Republican Party, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa

Iowa legislature establishes licensure for Rural Emergency Hospitals

March 14, 2023 By O. Kay Henderson

The legislature is sending Governor Kim Reynolds a bill setting up a state process so small Iowa hospitals may be licensed as a Rural Emergency Hospital. Under federal rules, Rural Emergency Hospitals may discontinue in-patient care, while keeping out-patient services and an emergency room open. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Democratic Party, Insurance, Legislature, Republican Party

Senator Grassley looking for payment cap legislation for farm programs

March 14, 2023 By Matt Kelley

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is scheduled to testify before members of the Senate Ag Committee this week, including Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley. Vilsack, a former Iowa governor and a Democrat, is pushing through policies at U.S.D.A. which Grassley says will make it difficult to pass a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Agriculture, News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Chuck Grassley, Republican Party

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