Feb. 27, 2026
Iowa House Passes Bill to Require English-Only Driver's License Exams
Legislation aims to align driver's license tests with state's official language policy.
Feb. 27, 2026
Iowa House Approves Bill to Limit Greenhouse Gas Emission Lawsuits
The bill aims to protect farmers and ranchers from 'frivolous' climate-related lawsuits.
Feb. 27, 2026
Iowa House Unanimously Passes Human Trafficking Enforcement Bill
New statewide task force and prosecution team created to combat growing criminal enterprise
Feb. 27, 2026
Iowa Lawmakers Weigh Trump Order on Pesticide Lawsuits
Executive order aims to boost domestic production of glyphosate-based herbicides, raising questions about corporate liability
Feb. 26, 2026
Sen. Dan Dawson Addresses TIF Changes at Subcommittee Hearing
Iowa lawmaker discusses property tax bill proposal during legislative session.
Feb. 26, 2026
Iowa Bill Aims to Support Rural Grocery Stores
Legislation would create reinvestment program to help small-town grocers with costly equipment and infrastructure needs.
Feb. 24, 2026
Iowa Legislature Advances Budget, Trucking, and Raw Milk Bills; Former First Lady Remembered and Highway Honor Proposed
Bills to maintain budget spending, require English proficiency for truck drivers, and expand raw milk sales move forward as state mourns former first lady and considers highway renaming.
Feb. 24, 2026
Iowa Lawmakers Weigh Bill to Shield Roundup Maker from Cancer Lawsuits
Republicans push legislation to block suits if pesticide label follows federal guidelines
Feb. 24, 2026
Iowa Lawmakers Advance Bills to Limit Governor's Powers
Proposed legislation would restrict executive authority over places of worship, disaster declarations, and administrative rules.
Feb. 24, 2026
Iowa House Mulls Bill to Shield Roundup Lawsuits
Legislation would block suits alleging cancer if pesticide label follows federal rules
Feb. 24, 2026
Iowa Highway 30 Section to Be Named After Slain Soldier
Bill to honor Staff Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard moves through state legislature
Feb. 23, 2026
Iowa lawmakers advance bills on agriculture, commerce, education and more
Several high-profile issues like property taxes and eminent domain for carbon pipelines remain unresolved as first funnel deadline passes
Feb. 23, 2026
Iowa State Patrol Vehicle Damaged in Snowstorm
No injuries reported after trooper's car hit while assisting stranded motorist
Feb. 22, 2026
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: Tariffs, funnel and Feenstra
Kathie Obradovich and Laura Belin join Dave Price to discuss the latest in Iowa politics
Feb. 22, 2026
Iowa Bill Proposes Accepting Gold and Silver as Legal Tender
The bill aims to establish a state bullion depository and electronic payment system for gold and silver transactions.
Feb. 22, 2026
Iowa Bills Aim to Limit Governor's Disaster Powers
Proposed legislation would restrict authority over places of worship, business closures, and emergency declarations
Feb. 21, 2026
Iowa Lawmakers Narrow Bill Considerations After First Funnel Deadline
Some controversial bills stall, while others advance in the legislative process
Feb. 21, 2026
Lesser-Known Iowa Bills Survive Funnel
From kickboxing to digital games, a range of measures advance in the Iowa legislature.
Feb. 21, 2026
Iowa House advances bill allowing firearms in cars on school property
An Ankeny-based lawmaker is pushing back against the new legislation.
Feb. 18, 2026
Legislators Overstep Bounds, Claim Expertise in Diverse Fields
Opinion piece criticizes state lawmakers for meddling in areas like healthcare, education, and social issues beyond their expertise.
