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Lauren White, Politics Reporter

Lauren White is a Politics Reporter and Digital Producer at The Daily Iowan. She studies Journalism and Mass Communications and Political Science at the university and has previously worked as a News Reporter. 

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U.S. Department of Treasury is seen in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Republicans propose an end to student loan forgiveness

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 28, 2023
Iowa delegates navigate mixed-control in Congress

Iowa delegates navigate mixed-control in Congress

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 28, 2023
Iowa senator Chuck Grassley is seen in his office in the Hart building in Washington D.C. The DI sat down with Grassley to discuss recent state and local legislation.

Q&A | Sen. Chuck Grassley talks about bank protections, bipartisan legislation

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 28, 2023
Temple Hiatt poses for a portrait by Edward Jones in Coralville on March 21, 2023. (Matt Sindt/The Daily Iowan)

Gun violence continues while gun control restrictions loosen in Iowa

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 21, 2023
Candidates for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors speaks at the Miller Learning Center, Iowa City, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Liz Tovar joins JOCO Republicans to discuss DEI

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 9, 2023
An Iowa City community member wears socks with pride colors on the swing installation on the pedestrian mall in Iowa City during the Pride Festival on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

Iowa’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills spark controversy

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
February 5, 2023
An Iowa City community member wears socks with pride colors on the swing installation on the pedestrian mall in Iowa City during the Pride Festival on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

Iowa legislators introduce ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, sparks public controversy

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
February 5, 2023
Rep. Elinor Levin, D-Iowa City, watches other representatives pick seats during the first day of the 90th Iowa General Assembly at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Rep. Adam Zabner, D-90, will also serve his first term in the house.

New faces representing Johnson County in Iowa statehouse

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
January 22, 2023
Speaker of the House, Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, takes the floor during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Grassley was sworn in to be the 26th speaker of the house.

‘Students First Act’ passed, committee votes on party lines

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
January 18, 2023
Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers a speech during the 2023 Condition of the State at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. At the end of Reynolds’ speech, she thanked supporters. “Thank you for the honor to serve as your governor,” Reynolds said. “God bless you, and God bless the great state of Iowa.”

Fact Check | Checking claims in Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ sixth Condition of the State Address

Emily Delgado, Liam Halawith, Sabine Martin, and Lauren White
January 11, 2023
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the 2023 Condition of the State at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.

Reynolds touts Republican policy during Condition of the State address

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
January 10, 2023
Speaker of the House, Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, takes the floor during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Iowa legislative leadership share priorities for 2023 session

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
January 9, 2023
Protesters and fans listen to Allen West speak at a Young Americans for Freedom event on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.

Guest speaker discouraging DEI initiatives on campus, draws controversy from students

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 30, 2022
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Nov. 8, 2022.

Red wave hits Iowa in clean sweep for Republicans holding federal office

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 10, 2022
Iowans vote ‘yes’ for gun amendment in Iowa Constitution

Iowans vote ‘yes’ for gun amendment in Iowa Constitution

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 9, 2022
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley takes the stage after winning reelection during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Grassley wins reelection, Franken falls short

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 8, 2022
A sign indicates a polling location on Election Day at Horace Mann Elementary School in Iowa City on Nov. 2, 2021. This year’s election is centered on local city councils and school boards.

Iowa political groups, parties bank on midterm voter turnout

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 6, 2022
Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate and retired U.S. Navy vice admiral Mike Franken speaks at a campaign event for democratic candidates Liz Mathis and Christina Bohannan at the Sutliff Farm & Cider House in Lisbon, Iowa.

Elected officials more divided than constituents, effects legislative priorities

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
October 26, 2022

Bohannan

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
October 19, 2022
Democratic candidate Liz Mathis and U.S. Rep Ashley Hinson speaking at various political events on Sept. 3 and Aug. 28 respectively.

Hinson, Mathis debate abortion rights, infrastructure

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
October 12, 2022
Poll workers help voters on Election Day at the Visual Arts Building in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Law experts called to work election polls

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
October 10, 2022
Iowa State representative Christina Bohannan speaks to attendees while eating at the Johnson County Democrats Barbecue Oct. 9, 2022.

Johnson County Democrats vouch for public education funding, reproductive rights

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
October 9, 2022
Candidates from house districts 92 and 89 Jacob Onken, Eileen Beran and Elinor Levin speaking during the legislative forum. The University of Iowa hosted a Legislative Forum at the Iowa Theater in the IMU on Thursday Oct. 6, 2022. (Grace Kreber/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County candidate forum highlights university-focused issues

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
October 7, 2022
Democratic candidate Liz Mathis and U.S. Rep Ashley Hinson speaking at various political events on Sept. 3 and Aug. 28 respectively.

Congressional opponents in 2nd District both draw on past journalism experience

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
September 27, 2022
Sen. Kevin Kinney (D-Oxford) speaks at a campaign event at his family farm.

Sen. Kinney holds barbecue to encourage more rural Iowans to vote blue

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
August 28, 2022
Democratic candidate for Iowa Senate District 45 Janice Weiner (right) talks to Iowa Rep. Christina Bohannan, who is running for the U.S. Congress in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District (left) at a watch party during the 2022 Iowa Primaries at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Janice Weiner defeated John Raley.

From Iowa City Councilor to Iowa Senator: Janice Weiner wins Democratic nomination for Iowa Senate District 45

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
June 7, 2022
Attendee Heidi Sakor-Morey marches with a banner during a march for abortion rights in Iowa City on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

Abortion rights activists protest Supreme Court opinion

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
May 7, 2022
A John Raley sign is seen outside of an Iowa City home on Monday, April 25, 2022.

John Raley apologizes for campaign signs on Prestige Properties rentals

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
May 4, 2022
Iowa Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer is interviewed by The Daily Iowan journalists in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.

Finkenauer endorsed by Iowa Federation of Labor

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
April 28, 2022
U.S. Senate candidate Mike Franken speaks at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Democratic Senate candidates contend for a place on the ballot

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
April 25, 2022
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks to a group of students during her visit to the University of Iowa at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Mariannette spoke to students about sustainability and the environment. Iowa Young Americans for Freedom organized the event.

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks highlights conservation efforts at Young Americans for Freedom event

Lauren White
April 13, 2022
President Joe Biden speaks during a visit at the POET Bioprocessing ethanol plant in Menlo, Iowa, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Joe Biden says waiving E15 summer restrictions will lower price at the gas pump

Lauren White and Emily Delgado
April 12, 2022
University of Iowa students caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, February 3, 2020.

Iowa caucuses in jeopardy despite efforts from Iowa politicos

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
April 10, 2022
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee during her confirmation hearing on March 21, 2022.

Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court; Grassley, Ernst vote no

Caleb McCullough and Lauren White
April 7, 2022
Fact check | Iowa's Student First voucher bill would benefit 2 percent of Iowa school children

Fact check | Iowa’s Student First voucher bill would benefit 2 percent of Iowa school children

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
April 7, 2022
Iowa Senate Candidate John Raley speakers with students on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Iowa Senate candidate John Raley highlights need for bipartisanship

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 23, 2022
Attendees listen to a speaker during a transgender rights protest at the Pentacrest on Friday, March 11, 2022. The protest started at South East Junior High School, went to Iowa City High School, and ended on the Pentacrest.

Iowa City students hold demonstration for trans rights

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 11, 2022
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds waves to attendees and legislative members during the conclusion of the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more. Reynolds closed her speech with a quote from “Field of Dreams.” “James Earl Jones’ character tells Ray Kinsella, in a baritone voice I can’t imitate: ‘People will come Ray. They’ll come to Iowa for reasons they can’t even fathom.’”

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces 2022 reelection bid

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 9, 2022
Fact Check | Southern Border encounters up partially due to COVID-19 expulsions

Fact Check | Southern Border encounters up partially due to COVID-19 expulsions

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 3, 2022
Janice Weiner poses for a portrait Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

Iowa Senate candidate Janice Weiner visits UI to discuss priorities

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 3, 2022
Fact-checking Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Republican response to Biden’s State of the Union speech

Fact-checking Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Republican response to Biden’s State of the Union speech

Rylee Wilson, Lauren White, Caleb McCullough, and Lyle Muller
March 2, 2022
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs flat tax rate into Iowa law

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 1, 2022
Iowa Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer is interviewed by The Daily Iowan journalists in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.

U.S. Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer says Chuck Grassley no longer serves Iowa

Emily Delgado and Lauren White
February 23, 2022
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.

Bills targeting transgender athletes passes Iowa education committees

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
February 17, 2022
Adam Zabner, a candidate for Iowa House District 90, met with University Democrats at Iowa on Wednesday to discussion his campaign priorities.

Iowa House candidate Adam Zabner emphasizes need for university funding

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
February 16, 2022
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks to a crowd on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Linn County Fairgrounds. Grassley acknowledged the work that Hinson has done.

Grassley condemns actions of Jan. 6 insurrectionists

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
February 9, 2022
Members of the Senate congregate in the Senate Chamber during the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Both the House and Senate Republican leaders said the priority of this session is to return tax funds and address workforce conditions.

Iowa legislators prioritize young Iowans in 2022

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
February 6, 2022
Former United States Admiral Mike Franken talks to the media on Jan. 26 2022 in the Daily Iowan Newsroom located in the Adler Journalism Building. Franken is running for state and talked about his campaign goals.

Senate candidate Mike Franken in Iowa City, shares priorities for Senate seat

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
January 27, 2022
Fact Check | Liz Mathis calls Rep. Ashley Hinson hypocritical for touting infrastructure funds

Fact Check | Liz Mathis calls Rep. Ashley Hinson hypocritical for touting infrastructure funds

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
January 21, 2022
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State Address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State Address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more.

Reynolds proposes 4 percent flat tax, workforce package in Condition of the State

Natalie Dunlap, Lauren White, and Rylee Wilson
January 11, 2022
Attendee Jennifer Leonhard holds up a sign during a rally before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Leonhard attended the rally to support the medical freedom and privacy bill.

Iowa House introduces bill to further evaluate presidential executive orders

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
January 11, 2022
Recently appointed member of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee Tony Currin. Currin is also the Affirmative Action Chair for the Johnson County Democrats. (Contributed)

Iowa City leader to run for Iowa House

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
December 13, 2021
The Iowa State Capitol Building is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Tuesday marks the second day of the 2021 Iowa legislative session, including the annual State of the State address given by Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Iowa legislators look to lower income tax ahead of 2022 session

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
December 13, 2021
The U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.

Iowa politicians honor the life of Bob Dole

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
December 5, 2021
Fact Check | Tweet claiming Hinson and Miller-Meeks denied Iowans broadband needs context

Fact Check | Tweet claiming Hinson and Miller-Meeks denied Iowans broadband needs context

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 22, 2021
Democratic candidate for senate Theresa Greenfield speaks during a watch party for her campaign on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at the Renaissance Hotel in Des Moines. With the event closed to the public, about 40 members of the media waited for the election results and Theresa Greenfield to arrive, who gave remarks at 11:45 P.M. after the state unofficially reported the results that she lost the senate race.

Biden appoints Greenfield to USDA post

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 18, 2021
Iowa City City Councilor Janice Weiner announces run for Iowa Senate

Iowa City City Councilor Janice Weiner announces run for Iowa Senate

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 16, 2021
Janice Weiner poses for a portrait Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

Iowa City Councilor Janice Weiner to announce Iowa Senate run

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 14, 2021
From left, Democrats Sen. Joe Bolkcom, Rep. Christina Bohannan, and Rep. Mary Mascher, who all represent Iowa City in front of a map of Johnson County. Graphic by Caleb McCullough.

Fresh faces will represent Johnson County in 2023

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 14, 2021
Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City answers a question during the Eastern Iowa Legislative Forum hosted by The Daily Iowan at the Iowa City Public Library on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. The forum surrounded topics including education, state budget, medicare, and environmental issues. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Sen. Joe Bolkcom will not seek reelection in 2022

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 4, 2021
Photo of Neal Smith from Wikimedia Commons.

Former Rep. Neal Smith dies age 101, longest Iowan to serve in U.S. House

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 3, 2021
From left Coralville City Councilor Hai Huynh, City Coucilor elect Mike Knudson, and City Councilor Laurie Goodrich.

Three Coralville City Council seats filled in at-large election

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 2, 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.

Rita Hart endorses Christina Bohannan for Congress

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 2, 2021
Former Vice President Mike Pence addresses a crowd during a Young Americans for Freedom event at the Iowa Memorial Union main lounge on Nov. 1, 2021. Pence was the main speaker at the event. Pence gave a speech about protecting the United States Constitution from the current administration’s left-leaning values.

Mike Pence praises Iowa’s protection of conservative priorities during UI visit

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
November 1, 2021
Photo Illustration.

How gun laws have changed since the 1991 fatal shooting at the University of Iowa

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
October 31, 2021
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Iowa Legislature passes vaccine exemption bill during special session

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
October 28, 2021
Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

Iowa bill defining medical and religious vaccine exemptions moves to House floor

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
October 28, 2021
A bridge is seen in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.

Iowa delegates split on Biden’s infrastructure agenda

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
October 17, 2021
Former President Donald Trump addresses attendees that showed up for his “Save America” rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

Trump’s hold on Republican party remains

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
October 10, 2021
Former President Donald Trump greets Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, after endorsing the senator on Saturday night.

In Des Moines rally, Trump pushes election misinformation

Natalie Dunlap and Lauren White
October 10, 2021
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks to attendants at the annual Reagan Dinner in Johnson County.

Republicans meet in Coralville to encourage young voter participation

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
October 5, 2021
Chuck Grassley stands on stage at the Second Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The event was a fundraiser for current governor Kim Reynolds.

Sen. Chuck Grassley’s career by the numbers

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
October 1, 2021
Gene Haighr speaks with Johnsons County Supervisor Jon Green outside the Emma Goldman Clinic on Thursday, Sept.9,.2021. Haighr questions Supervisor Green on his choices.

Texas law has pro-choice activists in Iowa concerned

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
September 19, 2021
Photo of Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller from iowaattorneygeneral.gov.

Tom Miller to run for reelection in 2022

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
September 18, 2021
Fact Check | Sanders claim that childhood poverty is cut in half needs a little more time to confirm

Fact Check | Sanders claim that childhood poverty is cut in half needs a little more time to confirm

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
September 14, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-Iowa) listens to people after Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Linn County Fairgrounds.

Judge temporary order allows Iowa schools to require masks

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
September 13, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-Iowa) listens to people after Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Linn County Fairgrounds.

Iowa under investigation for statewide ban on mask mandates

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
August 30, 2021
Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a town hall at Newbo City Market Bankers Trust Stage in Cedar Rapids, IA on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Sanders addressed childcare, climate change, coronavirus, and the $3.5 trillion Democratic budget plan, among other talking points.

Sen. Bernie Sanders in Cedar Rapids to pitch $3.5 trillion budget to Iowans

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
August 29, 2021
Members of the Cops off Campus organization speak to the crowd during a protest on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Sunday, July 4, 2021.

Cops Off Campus demonstration calls for abolition of UIPD

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
July 5, 2021
Iowa House Representative Christina Bohannon gives a speech during her birthday celebration in Iowa City on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Iowa Democrats rally in Iowa City to kick off the 2022 election campaign season

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
July 2, 2021
Waiting and voting. As seen on Nov. 3, 2020. at the Wilton Community Center 1215 Cypress St.

Fact Check | Breaking down Iowa’s newest election laws

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
June 16, 2021
Gubernatorial candidate Ross Wilburn speaks during the Johnson County Democrats BBQ at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. Multiple gubernatorial candidates spoke at the event as well as guest speaker Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa).

Iowa Democratic Party honors party leaders, encourages Iowans to look toward 2022 Election

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
June 13, 2021
President Donald Trump dances during a “Make America Great Again” rally held at the Dubuque Regional Airport on Sunday, November 1, 2020. With two days before Election Day, this is President Trump’s second stop to Iowa in the past few weeks.

Too soon to tell if Iowa will remain a purple state, politicos say, despite ruby red 2020 election results

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
April 6, 2021
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) speaks to a crowd on Thursday, April 1 at an Iowa GOP regional reception in Cedar Rapids at the Elmcrest Country Club. Scott talked about his time in the military, how he was raised and his business approach to politics.

Florida Senator Rick Scott makes Iowa stop to rally Republicans

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
April 2, 2021
Democratic candidate for Congress Rita Hart arriving at Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan’s house for her backyard campaign tour in Iowa City on September 26, 2020. (Daniel McGregor-Huyer/The Daily Iowan)

Democrat Rita Hart ends contest for IA-02 seat

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 31, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds listens during a conference at the GuideLink Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. The new crisis center is a collaborative project between the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and community partners, and focuses on providing mental health and substance use care. It will have a soft opening on Monday.

Gov. Kim Reynolds addresses racial disparities in health care, announces targeted outreach group

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 24, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Kim Reynolds expects all Iowans to be eligible for vaccines by April 5

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 17, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds listens during a conference at the GuideLink Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. The new crisis center is a collaborative project between the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and community partners, and focuses on providing mental health and substance use care. It will have a soft opening on Monday.

Gov. Reynolds creates task force focussed on expanding childcare availability

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 10, 2021
Attendees applaud Gov. Kim Reynolds during 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 signs elections bill that some Democrats call ‘voter supression’

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
March 8, 2021
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

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
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

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
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

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
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

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
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

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
February 10, 2021
Guns are displayed at Scheels in Coralville on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. 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

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
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

Lauren White and Brian Grace
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

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
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

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
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

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
January 27, 2021
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