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Education
Senate passes own AEA bill, completely amending House Republicans' version
Education
Senate passes own AEA bill, completely amending House Republicans' version
In a vote of 28 to 22, the Senate has passed major reforms to Area Education Agencies in Iowa, sending the bill back to the House.
Local Politics
Senate passes AEA bill, goes back to house for debate
The Iowa senate struck through the house's version of the bill, aligning the bill more with Gov. Reynolds' proposals.
Local Politics
Iowans advocate for equal pay at the capitol
The American Association of University Women says women earn 84 cents for every dollar a man makes.
Elections
What you need to know for the Des Moines special election
Five candidates are vying for the city council seat previously held by Mayor Connie Boesen.
Local Politics
Parents react to legislation threatening IVF treatments in Iowa
A fertility doctor and parents weigh in on a bill in the statehouse that would threaten the process of IVF.
Health
Iowa fertility doctor weighs in on IVF treatments, proposed legislation
A fertility doctor and parents weigh in on a bill in the statehouse that would threaten the process of IVF.
Tech
Iowa TikTok creator reacts to potential ban of social media app
After becoming a teen dad in 2020, Cole Burge's following blew up when he posted videos of his family.
Local Politics
Capitol leaders weigh in on second funnel week, what bills made it out and which ones didn't
In order to remain eligible, bills must be passed out of one chamber and passed through committees in the other chamber.
Local Politics
House passes bill regulating hemp products with a cap on THC levels, but Senate puts it on pause
THC levels in consumable hemp products would be capped in a bill passed by the House Tuesday, and put on pause by the Senate.
Local Politics
NAACP candidate forum allows Des Moines at-large candidates to share platforms
Four of the five current candidates were able to attend the discussion on Thursday night.
Health
Bill to increase cancer coverage for firefighters not moving forward in the Iowa Senate
No further action can be taken this session on House File 2482, which sought to include a wider range of cancers in firefighters' disability coverage.
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