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Iowans will decide on two constitutional amendments in …
Sep 15, 2024 · The change would codify in the state constitution that 17-year-olds are allowed to vote in primary elections if they will be age 18 by the general election, in addition to modifying the voting age from 21 to 18. These voting age regulations are already in practice under state law, but would simply be added to the state constitution if voters approve the measure in …
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law lowering individual income tax rate …
May 1, 2024 · Gov. Kim Reynolds, joined by Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, left, Sen. Dan Dawson, right, and other lawmakers and lobbyists, signed into law on May 1, 2024, a bill that will reduce Iowa’s individual income tax rate in 2025.
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Nov 18, 2024 · Thune, Grassley, and Ernst hold the power to stop Trump’s most problematic Cabinet nominations BY: Robert Leonard and Andrew Green - November 18, 2024 The election of South Dakota’s Senator John Thune as Senate majority leader is one of the few bright spots for our democracy as we move into the second presidency of Donald Trump.
Iowa House Democrats propose increase in minimum wage, …
Feb 1, 2024 · Democrats in the Iowa House unveiled several bills Thursday that they said were aimed at improving the economic well-being of Iowans, including proposals to increase the minimum wage and expand the state’s sales tax holiday.
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Nov 22, 2024 · Sen. Nate Boulton concedes race to GOP challenger Mike Pike after recount BY: Robin Opsahl - November 22, 2024 Iowa Sen. Nate Boulton, D-Des Moines, conceded his race for reelection Friday after the recount for Iowa Senate District 20 concluded and found Republican Mike Pike maintained his lead.
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Nov 13, 2024 · Administrative law judge issues decision on Bloody Run Creek water permit BY: Cami Koons - November 14, 2024 An administrative law judge ruled recently that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources should consider water quality, as well as quantity, in the renewal of a water-use permit for a cattle operation near Bloody Run Creek.
Why does Iowa have a $1.24 billion surplus?
Sep 28, 2021 · Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Monday that Iowa ended the fiscal year with an extra $1.24 billion, the largest surplus in Iowa history. “This surplus proves we accomplished exactly what we set out to do — overcome the financial challenges caused by the global pandemic and invest in education, workforce, healthcare, agriculture and technology,” Reynolds said in a statement.
Des Moines metro cities are approving unified water plan
Jan 3, 2024 · Cities and water utilities in the Des Moines metro area are taking their final votes to form Central Iowa Water Works, a new utility that will provide drinking water for the vast majority of the area’s residents.