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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

U.S President Donald Trump speaks as Sen. Joni Ernst from Iowa looks on during a meeting with Republican senators on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 in the Roosevelt Room of the White House   in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Joni Ernst praises trade agreements ahead of U.S. Senate vote on USMCA

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter January 16, 2020

Moments before going to the senate floor to ratify a new North American trade deal, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said to reporters in a conference call that she was thrilled by recent developments in international...

Supporters of Andrew Yang cheer seen in the "Free Speech Zone" before the January Democratic Presidential Primary Debate at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. The candidates discussed matters such as war, a woman's position in the office, trade, and policy.

Photos: Des Moines on Debate Night (1/14/2020)

Katina Zentz, Creative Director January 15, 2020

College students in Iowa get a front-row seat to national politics

College students in Iowa get a front-row seat to national politics

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor January 15, 2020

DES MOINES — First-time voters and college students in Iowa have had some of the most access to the presidential candidates than any other student body in the country. Twenty days out from the Iowa...

Gov. Kim Reynolds exits with her husband, First Gentleman, Kevin Reynolds, following the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Fact checking Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State address

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 15, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds laid out her priorities for the upcoming 2020 legislative session in her annual address to lawmakers in Des Moines on Tuesday.  She touted a strong budget and low unemployment rate,...

Six candidates made their final pitches to Iowans while together on a single stage Jan. 14, 2020 at the January Democratic debates hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register. Photo available to The Daily Iowan from CNN.

Presidential hopefuls make final pitches to Iowans 20 days out from caucuses in Democratic debate

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough January 15, 2020

DES MOINES — Six Democratic presidential hopefuls took the debate stage in Des Moines on Tuesday night, making their final pitches to Iowans 20 days before the first-in-the-nation caucuses. Produced...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Iowa regent universities would see $15 million general fund boost under governor’s budget proposal

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2020

DES MOINES — While the cash-strapped state Board of Regents universities tout their roles as economic engines for Iowa, Gov. Kim Reynolds has recommended the institutions receive a boost to their...

Gov. Kim Reynolds smiles during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Iowa governor proposes sales tax increase to fund key programs, tax cuts

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter January 14, 2020

DES MOINES —Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called for state lawmakers to add 1-cent to the state’s sales tax during her Condition of the State address Tuesday.   A part of a legislative proposal her...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental-health funding, and workforce training.

Gov. Kim Reynolds calls for amendment stating Iowa Constitution does not grant abortion rights

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2020

DES MOINES — After GOP legislative efforts in recent years have aimed to restrict abortion access, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds in her third Condition of the State address on Tuesday called for an amendment...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during the 2019 Liberty and Justice Celebration at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, November 1, 2019.

Elizabeth Warren announces plan to cancel student-loan debt through executive authority

Presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren announced Tuesday her plan to implement her student-debt cancellation program without Congress through existing laws in the Department of Education. As a part...

President Donald Trump walks to the podium during the Iowa GOP’s America First Dinner at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

President Trump to hold rally in Iowa Jan. 30

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 13, 2020

Just four days before the Iowa caucuses, President Trump will host a rally in Des Moines. The "Keep America Great Rally" will be Jan. 30 at Drake University. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the rally starts...

The Iowa House convenes at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Leaders in the Iowa House of Representatives gave opening remarks to preview their priorities for the 2020 session.

Interest in increased vaping regulations unclear among Iowa lawmakers

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter January 13, 2020

DES MOINES — As Iowa’s 2020 legislative session begins, Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, said he’s unsure if there’s an appetite among Iowa lawmakers to tighten regulations on nicotine vapor...