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The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

Gov. Kim Reynolds reports $1.83 billion budget surplus, drop in corporate tax rate

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter • September 27, 2023

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a $1.83 billion surplus for the State of Iowa’s fiscal 2023 budget, a slight dip from the $1.91 billion surplus in fiscal 2022.  In addition to the...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the 4th District tailgate Presidential Rally in Nevada, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The tailgate featured speeches from Republican Presidential candidates and U.S. Representatives among others.

State panel recommends eliminating half of state boards, commissions

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor • September 25, 2023

A state panel unanimously approved a recommendation to eliminate or consolidate almost half of the boards and commissions in Iowa. The decision would eliminate 111 boards and commissions, leaving...

A podium sits in the Iowa Memorial Union during a lecture organized by the University of Iowa Chapter of YAF for Matt Walsh’s “What Is a Woman?” documentary on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Prior to the lecture, progressive students called for the lecture to be suspended because of Walsh’s transphobic remarks and organized protests.

UI Young Americans for Freedom to host ‘detransitioner’ at IMU

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor • September 19, 2023

The University of Iowa chapter of Young Americans for Freedom will host Chloe Cole, a 19-year-old “detransitioner,” in the Iowa Memorial Union in October. The conservative student group previously...

An empty podium is seen during the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, July 28, 2023.

University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs become target for conservative politics

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter • September 19, 2023

Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in higher education have become a target for conservative lawmakers. These programs, which promote a sense of belonging for and understanding of historically...

Mike Pence speaks during the Faith and Freedom Presidential Town Hall at the Iowa Events Center on Sept. 16, 2023. The event had ten Republican candidates speak for a crowd of over 1,000. Pence highlighted issues like his stance on abortion and the banning of gender affirming care.

GOP presidential hopefuls talk abortion at evangelical town hall on Saturday

Grace Katzer and Natalie Miller • September 17, 2023

Republican presidential hopefuls talked faith and Christianity during the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s fall banquet on Saturday. Evangelical Christians make up 37 percent of Iowa Republicans,...

Ryan Binkley talks to a community member during the Faith and Freedom Presidential Town Hall at the Iowa Events Center on Sept. 16, 2023. The event had ten republican candidates speak for a crowd of over 1,000. Binkley's campaign focuses on immigration reform and reducing national debt.

Photos: 23rd Presidential Hall

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist • September 17, 2023

The Faith and Freedom Coalition hosted their 23rd presidential hall at the Iowa Events Center on Saturday. Major political figures such as Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence, and governor Kim Reynolds spoke to...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Iowa Democrats approve in-person caucus date

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor • September 16, 2023

The Iowa Democratic party voted on Saturday morning to hold the in-person portion of the Iowa Caucuses on Jan. 15, 2024 — the same day as their GOP counterparts — while the timeline for the mail-in...

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, speaks to supporters during a watch party for the 2022 Iowa midterm elections at Spare Time in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Hinson is up for reelection for her seat in the house against state Sen. Liz Mathis, D-Hiawatha. Because of redistricting, Hinson is now battling for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, previously she held the seat for the 1st Congressional District. Hinson announced her victory after Mathis conceded.

U.S. House passes bill prohibiting bans on gas-powered vehicles

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor • September 14, 2023

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday prohibiting bans on the sale of gas-powered vehicles. Iowa’s federal delegation in the House supported the bill, with all four voting in favor...

Sen. Joni Ernst listens to questions from The Daily Iowan Politics Team in her office in the Russell Office Building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Ernst calls for Washington federal employees to come back to work in person

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor • September 13, 2023

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced legislation Wednesday to require federal employees to report to work in person.  A July Government Accountability Office analysis of workforce trends found...

Candidate for Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird delivers a speech after being elected during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has been supportive of Bird. In May, Reynolds drew criticism for her support of Bird because she said: “I want my own [attorney general], please.”

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sues door-to-door stem cell therapy company for false advertisement

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor • September 13, 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed a lawsuit against a door-to-door stem cell therapy treatment company for false advertisement and misleading claims regarding the effectiveness of their services,...

Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump waves to supporters before a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Trump attended the game after speaking with supporters outside the stadium.

Former President Trump to speak in Dubuque next week

Jack Moore, News Reporter • September 13, 2023

Former President Donald Trump will be speaking in Dubuque, Iowa, on Sept. 20 as he looks to generate support from Iowa voters for the upcoming caucus season. The former president announced on Wednesday...

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during the 4th District tailgate Presidential Rally in Nevada, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The tailgate featured speeches from republican Presidential candidates, Governor Kim Reynolds, and U.S. representative Miller-Meeks.

Vivek Ramaswamy, Asa Hutchinson among Republican presidential candidates speak at Cy-Hawk tailgate

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter • September 9, 2023

Approximately 100 people were in attendance, with appearances from candidates including biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Texas...

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