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One major event this week was the release of the Senate Republican tax relief proposal.  During the first week of session, Senate leaders spoke...

State Rep. Dennis Bush was asked about the Governor's emergency powers and whether the legislature would address the issue during a legislative forum on...

Republican State Rep. Dennis Bush said he personally has problems with Education Savings Accounts for Iowa families. "I have problems with public tax money going...

Senate Study bill 3064 was introduced as a Ways and Means Committee bill in the Iowa Senate. The proposed constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds...

Iowa’s tax credit for installing solar-energy systems is no longer in place, but Iowa Democratic lawmakers are working to renew the credit this session. The...

Two years ago, a constituent came to me with a photo of his grandson who had died in child-care. He asked me to do...

Iowans across the state love their local high school sports team, but especially in small communities. Few things bring a community as much pride...

Republicans legislators State Representatives Eddie Andrews, Cherielynn Westrich and David Kerr have filed legislation that would establish daylight saving time as the official time...

Seven Republican lawmakers introduced a bill that would provide Civil Rights protection for individuals based upon their political beliefs or immunization status. House File 2141...

Sources have told The Iowa Standard that a bill addressing gender identity and school bathrooms will not advance through the Iowa Senate. Senate File...