Legislative Policy

Apr. 17, 2026

Iowa House Approves Bill to Regulate License Plate Cameras

New law would limit data storage and ban facial recognition use

Apr. 17, 2026

Iowa Passes Bill Requiring English Proficiency Test for Commercial Drivers

New law aims to ensure CDL holders can communicate with the public and understand road signs.

Apr. 17, 2026

Iowa Democrats Criticize Feenstra's ESA Stance in School Choice Debate

Lawmakers spar over Republican's position on education savings accounts

Apr. 17, 2026

Iowa House GOP Unveils Expanded Property Tax Relief Plan

New proposal incorporates ideas from Senate and Governor's plans

Apr. 17, 2026

Iowa Senior Homeowner Calls for Simpler Property Tax Relief

Multiple proposals under consideration, but relief may not come immediately

Apr. 17, 2026

Iowa Leaders Must Act to Ensure Clean, Safe Water

Nitrate levels in drinking water are rising, putting pressure on treatment facilities

Apr. 17, 2026

Iowa House Republicans Advance $9.66 Billion Budget Proposal for FY2027

House GOP plan represents a 1.6% increase over current year's spending

Apr. 16, 2026

Iowa House Republicans unveil new property tax plan

Proposal includes 2% cap on property tax increases and changes to homestead tax credit

Apr. 16, 2026

Iowa Senate Urged to Pass Animal Cruelty Bill

Legislation aims to make extreme animal abuse a felony to deter child and elder abuse risks

Apr. 16, 2026

Veteran Iowa Lawmaker Reflects on 10 Years in State Legislature

Rep. Monica Kurth prepares to depart the Iowa Capitol after a decade of service.

Apr. 15, 2026

Property Tax Reform Dominates Final Legislative Session Debate

Residents in Council Bluffs voice concerns over rising property taxes as legislative session nears end.

Apr. 15, 2026

Sioux City Rep. Scholten Gives Retirement Speech

Two-term Democratic legislator reflects on his time in office before stepping down.

Apr. 14, 2026

Iowa Legislators Propose Extending Deadline for Boy Scout Abuse Victims' Compensation

Hundreds of Iowans may receive full payments from $2.5 billion fund if deadline is extended.