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Lauren White, News Reporter

Lauren White is news reporter at The Daily Iowan, covering the multicultural and diversity beat. She studies Journalism and Mass Communications and International Studies at the university.

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After being nominated to Speaker of the House, Rep. Pat Grassley is escorted to the front of the chambers for oath of office during the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

Bill to change Iowa’s election laws passed in House, heads to governor’s desk

February 24, 2021
Members of the senate take part in a session within the senate chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines.

Senate approves bill to change Iowa’s election laws

February 23, 2021
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann speaks during the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Legislation that could change how Iowans vote is largely opposed in public hearing

February 22, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Reynolds scraps decision to partner with Microsoft

February 17, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers the condition of the state address to a joint session of the Iowa House and Senate.

Iowa partners with Microsoft to create new vaccine scheduling system

February 10, 2021
Guns are displayed at Scheels in Coralville on Tuesday, April 11. The Iowa House recently accepted the stand-your-ground-provision, an amendment to HF 517, which permits an individual to use deadly force when their life is in danger.

Iowans will have to campaign around a potential pro-gun amendment in 2022

February 9, 2021
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann speaks during the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Iowa College of Dentistry to alter approach to student speech

February 7, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Kim Reynold lifts mask requirement, allows bars and businesses to resume normal operations

February 5, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints UI alum as director of the Department of Management

February 1, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces 16 percent increase in COVID-19 vaccine doses

January 27, 2021
Joe Biden is sworn in as U.S. President during his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. (Alex Wong/Getty Images/TNS)

Iowa political leaders react to Biden’s inauguration ceremony, pledge to unify the country

January 20, 2021
Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Bohannan represents the 85th district in Johnson county.

UI Law Professor serves first term in Iowa House amid pandemic

January 12, 2021
Speaker of the House Pat Grassley speaks during the opening legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol Building on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Republicans pledge to lower taxes ahead of legislative session

January 11, 2021
Newly elected Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, speaks to the media at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, January 13, 2020. The House convened and leaders in the Iowa House of Representatives gave opening remarks to preview their priorities for the 2020 session. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Republican legislative leaders won’t require masks for upcoming session

January 7, 2021
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack speaks in favor of Hillary Clinton in Cedar Rapids on, Monday Jan 4, 2016. Tom Vilsack is an Iowa democrat that has served in office since 2009. (Jordan Gale/The Daily Iowan)

Joe Biden nominates former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

December 8, 2020
Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin in a still from Netflix's

Carole Baskin encourages Iowa Law students with personalized video

December 6, 2020
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Experts say that an open race and a high turnout rate contributed to Miller-Meeks’ gains in 2nd District.

December 2, 2020
Rita Hart, Democratic candidate for Iowa's Second Congressional District, speaks to supporters at Yotopia in Iowa City on Sunday.

Rita Hart to challenge 2nd District election results

December 2, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Reynolds calls on Congress to pass new COVID-19 relief package

December 1, 2020
U.S. Congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks approaches the stage at the Riverside Casino after winning the election against her opponent, D. Rita Hart, Tuesday night.

Miller-Meeks leads 2nd District by six votes with all county recounts complete

November 28, 2020
Rick Steward (Contributed).

Third-party candidates lose ground amid high-stakes 2020 election

November 10, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Reynolds launches new ad campaign to promote responsible COVID-19 behavior

November 5, 2020
Jakeline Morello (furthest left), Sara Cello (furthest right), and their friends pose for a portrait in front of the Iowa City Public Library polling location on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. They had all recently just voted, with Morello and Cello voting all Democrat.

What you need to know ahead of Election Day

November 1, 2020
Senate candidate Theresa Greenfield enjoys a beer with a small number of supports at Backpocket Brewery in Coralville on Sunday, November 1st, 2020. Greenfield and her campaign team felt tit was important to hold events in a limited and safe capacity. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Theresa Greenfield stops in Coralville for “Jobs That Need to Get Done” tour ahead of Election Day

November 1, 2020
In this diptych, Iowa State Sen. Marinette Miller-Meeks is seen on April 9, 2019 and Democratic candidate Rita Hart are seen Sept. 26, 2020.

Iowa sees record number of women running for Congress in 2020 Election

October 27, 2020
A voting site is seen in the University of Iowa Visual Arts Building on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Counties all across Iowa along with eight other states are participating in the 2020 primary elections.

First time voters share the importance of voting, encourage others to vote

October 20, 2020
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Candidates for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District participate in final debate before Election Day

October 15, 2020
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) speaks during Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Supreme Court Justice on Capitol Hill on October 12, 2020 in Washington, DC. With less than a month until the presidential election, President Donald Trump tapped Amy Coney Barrett to be his third Supreme Court nominee in just four years. If confirmed, Barrett would replace the late Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. (Patrick Semansky/Pool/Getty Images/TNS)

Iowa Senators accused Democrats of using scare tactics and distraction strategies throughout Supreme Court confirmation hearings

October 15, 2020
Johnson County holds drive-in voting at 913 S. Dubuque St. in Iowa City. Resident Susan Horan goes over the ballot on Tuesday, Oct.6, 2020.

A recap of Iowa’s first week of early voting

October 11, 2020
Democratic nominee Rita Hart (left) and Republican nominee Mariannette Miller-Meeks (right) strive for Iowa’s Second Congressional District seat during their Oct. 8, debate. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Familiar themes emerge in second District 2 debate

October 8, 2020
A pair of Johnson County citizens are seen anonymously voting in the The University of Iowa Visual Arts building on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Counties all across Iowa along with eight other states are participating in the 2020 primary elections.

Early voting in Iowa begins Monday: here’s how you can vote

October 4, 2020
Former secretary of state candidate Deidre Dejear speaks during a town hall for Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif. at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf, Iowa on Sunday Feb. 24, 2019. Dejear was the chair of Harris' campaign in Iowa.

Prominent Iowa Democrats hold online event a month before Election Day

October 4, 2020
U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the Values Voter Summit at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The appearance at the Summit comes as evangelical leaders this week criticized Trump's decision to stand down U.S. forces in northern Syria.

Iowa political leaders send well-wishes to President Trump after positive COVID-19 test, urge mask wearing and social distancing

October 2, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

State loosens quarantine recommendations for school districts

September 29, 2020
Democratic candidate for Congress Rita Hart arrived in Iowa City for her backyard talk campaign tour on September 26, 2020. Hart talked about her campaign promises and addressed issues related to gun control, healthcare, the economy, and police reform.

Rita Hart continues “Backyard Talk” tour with stop in Iowa City

September 26, 2020
Des Moines citizen Gary Leffler leads the Back the Blue march from his tractor on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Citizens marched through downtown Iowa City to show solidarity with the local police force. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

“Back the Blue” demonstrators encourage increasing law enforcement funds

September 25, 2020
Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks (left) speaks with a member of UISG during the Hawkeye Caucus at the State Capitol in Des Moines on April 9, 2019. Iowa State Senator Rita Hart (right) speaks with supporters during her meet and greet at Yotopia on June 30, 2019.

Candidates for Iowa House District 2 face off in first debate

September 24, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks 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.

Reynolds extends bar closures in Johnson, Story Counties until Sept. 27

September 18, 2020
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

City Council holds public forum to discuss mental health resources

September 16, 2020
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Johnson County District Court judge rules in favor of Trump campaign, invalidating thousands of ballot-request forms

September 14, 2020
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No decision yet in trial to decide fate of pre-filled absentee ballot request forms in Johnson County

September 9, 2020
Thousands of ballot request forms on the line in Johnson County District Court hearing Wednesday

Thousands of ballot request forms on the line in Johnson County District Court hearing Wednesday

September 8, 2020
Coronavirus virus outbreak and coronaviruses influenza background as dangerous flu strain cases as a pandemic medical health risk concept with disease cells as a 3D render

White House coronavirus task force encourages Iowa universities to increase testing

August 31, 2020
Protesters lay flowers down on a memorial built for Makeda Scott during a Black Lives Matter protest organized by the Iowa Freedom Riders on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. This protest, a part of a four day protest streak, included a memorial for UI student Makeda Scott. Mourners left flowers and candles in front of the Old Capitol Building.

Iowa Freedom Riders hold vigil for Makeda Scott

August 30, 2020
Bernie Sanders addresses the crowd during the Bernie 2020 College Campus Tailgate Tour on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at The Old Capitol Building. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Bernie Sanders holds virtual Iowa town hall condemning state and federal crisis response

August 22, 2020
Rita Hart, Democratic candidate for Iowa's Second Congressional District, speaks to supporters at Yotopia in Iowa City on Sunday.

Former President Barack Obama endorses Rita Hart, other Iowa Democrats

August 3, 2020
Democratic candidate Rita Hart speaks during a brunch fundraiser for Sen. Zach Wahls at the Walker Homestead on July 14, 2019.

Rita Hart calls for overturning Citizens United in virtual rally

July 30, 2020
Iowa House candidate Christina Bohannon poses for a portrait during the kickoff event for her Iowa House bid at Big Grove on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Bohannon advocates for combating climate change, voices for education, and addressing gun violence.

Christina Bohannan wins Democratic nomination for the Iowa House

June 2, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Gov. Kim Reynolds said PPE requests have dropped, additional equipment is stockpiled

May 15, 2020
A Herky statue with a

Hawkeyes to celebrate graduation with unprecedented virtual commencement

May 10, 2020
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