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Senate sends bill changing Iowa's election recount process to governor's desk
The process for election recounts in Iowa would see major changes under a bill that is on its way to the governor’s desk.
Radio Iowa2d
On 32-15 vote, Iowa Senate advances proposed constitutional amendment on taxes
The Iowa Senate has given its final approval to the proposed amendment. It would require that “super majorities” of at least 34 state senators and 67 representatives approve any future ...
KCCI Des Moines2d
Iowa Senate passes bill requiring students to take citizenship test to graduate high school
IT PASSED THE IOWA SENATE IN A 38 TO 7 VOTE THAT HAPPENED EARLIER TODAY. KCCI OPHELIA JACOBSON IS LIVE AT THE STATE HOUSE THIS EVENING. AND OPHELIA, YOU WILL LOOK AT SOME OF THE QUESTIONS ON THIS ...
The Gazette2d
Capitol Notebook: Iowa Senate advances amendment increasing number of votes needed to raise taxes
DES MOINES — The legislature's voting threshold for bills that raise taxes would increase under a joint resolution advanced by the Iowa Senate Tuesday. Senate Joint Resolution 11 proposes an ...
Des Moines Register2d
Will Iowa lawmakers decide how to spend opioid settlement funds? Senate reboots debate
Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill to distribute opioid settlement funds, but a final agreement remains uncertain. The Senate bill proposes allocating funds through the Iowa Department of ...
KCCI Des Moines8d
Iowa Senate passes bill to expand cancer coverage for first responders
SO WE HAD TO PAY WHAT INSURANCE DID NOT. BRIAN PASSED AWAY IN 2023, BUT KELLY HELD HIS PICTURE WEDNESDAY AS THE BILL SHE FOUGHT FOR PASSED THE IOWA SENATE. HOUSE FILE 969 WOULD EXPAND CANCER ...
Sioux City Journal4d
Week in Iowa: Property taxes, lowering cost of household items and food bank expansion
Iowa Republicans revamp property tax overhaul; National Dems believe three Iowa congressional races 'in play'; President of ...