Feb. 12, 2026
Iowa House Committee Advances Bill Limiting Local Anti-Discrimination Ordinances
The measure would prevent cities and counties from enacting their own protections for groups not covered by state law.
Feb. 12, 2026
Iowa Lawmakers Propose Merging Agriculture and Natural Resource Departments
Bill would require study on combining Iowa DNR and Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Feb. 12, 2026
Iowa Lawmakers Propose Restricting Minors' Access to 'Harmful' Library Materials
Bill would require parental consent and create criminal penalties for librarians who provide access without approval.
Feb. 12, 2026
Iowa Bill Threatens Librarians with Criminal Charges Over Minors' Access to Explicit Material
Proposed legislation would allow parents to sue libraries and librarians over access to sexually explicit content.
Feb. 12, 2026
Iowa Bill Would Allow Denial of Educator Licenses Over Posts 'Celebrating' Kirk Death
Measure faces criticism from education advocates over free speech concerns
Feb. 12, 2026
Iowa Lawmakers Debate School Dress Codes, Nitrous Oxide, and Historical Research Center Closure
Lawmakers move forward on over 100 bills in the first committee deadline of the 2026 legislative session.
Feb. 12, 2026
Iowa Bill Aims to Punish Student Protests, Educators Who Celebrate Violence
Proposed legislation would impose sanctions for student demonstrations and revoke licenses of teachers who publicly praise politically motivated killings.
Feb. 11, 2026
Iowa Skilled Workforce Act Advances Through Legislature
Legislation aims to expand apprenticeship programs and training opportunities
Feb. 11, 2026
Iowa Schools Required to Adopt Student Dress Codes
Bill mandates standards for hygiene, neatness and modesty in public school attire
Feb. 11, 2026
Iowa Bill Aims to Revoke Educator Licenses Over Posts 'Celebrating' Kirk's Death
Measure faces criticism from education advocates over free speech concerns
Feb. 11, 2026
Iowa House Committee Passes Bills Restricting DEI and Hiring Practices at Universities
Legislation would limit diversity, equity and inclusion offices at private colleges and restrict hiring of foreign nationals at public universities.
Feb. 11, 2026
Iowa Lawmakers Pitch Stadium Incentives to Lure Chicago Bears
New bill would expand economic development program to help finance NFL stadium in Iowa
Feb. 10, 2026
Iowa Bill Allows Couples to Opt Out of No-Fault Divorce
The proposed legislation would require couples to show proof of specific grounds for divorce if they previously waived their right to no-fault dissolution.
Feb. 10, 2026
Iowa Senator Votes Against Eminent Domain Ban for CO2 Pipelines
Cites legal and financial risks for the state in opposing House-passed bill
Feb. 10, 2026
Iowa Bill Aims to Limit Local Civil Rights Protections
Proposed legislation would prevent cities from adopting broader LGBTQ+ safeguards than state law.
Feb. 10, 2026
Iowa Lawmakers Advance Bills Targeting DEI in Higher Ed
Proposed legislation aims to prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion courses and content at public universities
