After traffic-stop video goes viral, Newton police sue citizen for ...
WEBOct 2, 2023 — An Iowan whose online video of an allegedly unwarranted police traffic stop generated 2 million views is now being sued by the arresting officers for defamation and invasion of privacy.
Iowa House and Senate split on school funding rate
WEBFeb 8, 2022 — The Senate moved a bill last week to increase per-pupil funding by 2.25%. Senate Education Committee Chair Amy Sinclair called the number “sustainable (and) reliable.”. Sinclair, R-Allerton, estimated the bill would increase K-12 funding by about $150 million overall. The Senate Appropriations Committee moved the bill …
ISU partners with Illinois universities, Quad-Cities community for ...
WEBAug 23, 2024 — However, the idea of a larger initiative bringing in universities, community and industry partners to expand manufacturing research and work had been floating around the Quad-Cities for some time, with local people in support of the Department of Defense advocating for its creation.
Iowa Legislature approves new congressional and legislative maps
WEBBy: Katie Akin - October 28, 2021 6:40 pm. The Iowa Legislature approved a new redistricting plan on Thursday, Oct. 28. (Map by the Iowa Legislative Services Agency) Iowa lawmakers have approved a new set of district maps, redrawing the congressional and legislative boundaries for the next decade. The Senate voted 48-1 to pass the new maps.
Government + Politics Archives - Iowa Capital Dispatch
WEBBY: Ashley Murray - September 18, 2024. WASHINGTON — Dozens of progressive organizations from across the United States descended on the nation’s capital Wednesday to champion “tax justice” ahead of Congress’ major task of resetting the tax code in 2025. Led by a coalition named Fair Share America, state and national advocates urged ...
Iowa will not participate in federal summer meal program for low …
WEBDec 22, 2023 — The Iowa Departments of Education and Health and Human Services notified the U.S. Department of Agriculture that Iowa will not participate in a program that provides additional food assistance for children during …
Grassley leads in Iowa Poll by 8 points, lowest margin in decades
WEBJul 16, 2022 — U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley has an 8-point lead on his Democratic opponent, retired Navy Adm. Michael Franken, in the latest Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll. The poll, conducted July 10-13 by Selzer & Co., found 47% of likely Iowa voters would vote for the longtime Republican senator if the election was …
Iowa governor race 2022: Incumbent Reynolds raises 13 times …
WEBJan 19, 2022 — Incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds raised 13 times more than her leading Democratic competitor in 2021. Reynolds raised nearly $3.8 million in 2021 for her re-election bid, her campaign announced.
Democrat Ryan Melton says pipelines, corporate influence are …
WEBAug 11, 2024 — Democrat Ryan Melton, running for the U.S. House in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, says issues like carbon capture pipelines will motivate more voters in the conservative district to support his campaign in the 2024 election.
Proposed redistricting maps reshape Iowa’s political landscape
WEBSep 16, 2021 — The first proposed congressional map in 2021. (Map courtesy of Iowa’s Legislative Services Agency) Iowa’s first round of redistricting maps would create significant changes in the state’s congressional and legislative districts and potentially reset some 2022 campaigns. The nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency presented new ...
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