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Iowa Republican Party member appointed to serve as new regent

Marissa Payne and Andy Mitchell March 6, 2019

An Iowa Republican Party official will be the newest member of the state Board of Regents later this spring, maintaining the majority-Republican political balance of the nine-member governing board of...

The Iowa State capitol is shown on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.

College betting sticking point in Iowa sports-gambling proposals

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor March 6, 2019

  Sports fans in Iowa may be able to bet on college and professional sports after this legislative session. Two proposals to legalize and regulate gambling on athletics in Iowa will stay alive...

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. during a community forum at in on Friday, February 8, 2019. Sen. Booker announced his campaign to run for president on February 1, 2019.

From rallies to intimate locales: 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls are racking up Iowa visits

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter March 5, 2019

Iowa is slightly less than a year away from its first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses, and Democratic candidates have begun making campaign stops across the state — more often than not at small,...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on Nov. 5, 2018

After boost in state aid, varied reactions from Iowa school districts

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter February 28, 2019

Iowa City schools are facing budget cuts despite the recent 2.06 percent increase in state funding allocated to K-12 schools across Iowa. However the growth in funds is making the difference between...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on Saturday, April 29, 2018.

Iowa employers would be required to check employee immigration status with E-Verify under bill

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter February 28, 2019

A bill providing for additional steps to prohibit employers from hiring undocumented immigrants is gaining momentum in the Iowa Legislature, passing a subcommittee Feb. 20. The measures could mandate...

An ambulance takes away a intoxicated drinker at east Washington St. on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

UISG-backed medical-amnesty bill advances in Iowa Legislature

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter February 28, 2019

Students and state legislators are moving to protect people experiencing an alcohol-related medical emergency from prosecution with bills in both chambers of the state Legislature. Such legislation would...

Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg (right) is shown drones by Technology Director with Rantizo Mike Schmitz during  Gregg's visit with Rantizo in downtown Iowa City on Feb. 25, 2019. Rantizo is an agricultural start-up that uses drones to spray agrochemicals by spotting certain areas with anomalies. Lt. Governor Gregg visits with Rantizo as a part of the governor's 99 county tour. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan).

Iowa City ag start-up looks to Iowa Governor’s Office for better rural internet

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter February 26, 2019

An Iowa City company seeks to bring new technology to the fields with automated drones, but employees would like Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to increase bandwidth in rural Iowa to help with connectivity. Automated...

Iowa State Representative Vicki Lensing speaks during a forum on education at the Iowa City Community School District Educational Services Center on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa legislators debrief Iowa City school officials on K-12 education policy

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 22, 2019

Iowa City Community School District officials held a forum with Democratic state lawmakers on Friday, speaking on developments in K-12 education. The legislators discussed a number of bills recently...

Iowa Supreme Court Justices listen to oral arguments and answer student questions during Supreme Court Day in the Boyd Law Building on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

Iowa lawmakers narrow changes to judicial selection

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter February 22, 2019

Bills moving through the Republican-controlled Iowa Legislature could change the way Iowa Supreme Court and appellate-court judges are selected, ultimately giving more power to lawmakers. HSB110  and...

Teressa Sworsky talks with potential customers and explains the benefits of hemp oil and other CBD products at the Mokena Park District's January Flea Market on Jan. 13, 2019 in Mokena, Ill.  (Warren Skalski/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Lawmakers try to expand CBD program

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter February 19, 2019

Iowa’s medical marijuana program has changed since its inception — the approval of a manufacturer, five dispensaries in the state, and an increase in the number of patients using the products. In this...

Governor Kim Reynolds addresses her supporters at the Hilton in Des Moines on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Reynolds defeated her opponent, Democratic candidate Fred Hubbell 50.19% to 47.61% with 92 counties reporting in an unofficial total.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds won’t appeal ruling striking down fetal-heartbeat bill

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor February 18, 2019

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Monday she would not appeal District 5c Court Judge Michael Huppert's ruling that the 2018 fetal-heartbeat law violated the Iowa Constitution. "This was an extremely...

Students traverse a hallway at Iowa City High School on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

A year after Parkland, Iowa City School District members speak out on Iowa gun legislation

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter February 14, 2019

A year ago to the date, 17 people were fatally shot at the hands of a gunman with an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school in Parkland, Florida. The tragedy sparked a series...