DES MOINES, IOWA (May 27, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bills into law:

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 23, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Amber Thompson as a district judge in Judicial District 8A.

Thompson, of Sigourney, Iowa, serves as the Keokuk County Attorney. She received her undergraduate degree from Mount Mercy College and law degree from Drake University Law School.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 20, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening Iowa’s child-care system by launching a new Statewide Solutions Fund, extending the successful Child Care Assistance pilot program that supports child-care workers, and introducing a Continuum of Care grant to encourage preschool and child care partnerships to provide a full day of care for 4-year-olds.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 19, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bills into law:

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 19, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the appointment of Sarah Martz as Chair of the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC). Martz has served as an IUC commissioner since May 2023.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session:

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to both the Iowa House and Senate passing HF 889, a bill to provide four weeks of paid maternity leave and one week of paid paternity leave for state employees:

“After working on it for three years, the families first bill is finally headed to my desk,” said Gov Reynolds.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 14, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to HF 972, her rural health-care bill that increases residency slots and strengthens maternal health, passing both the House and Senate with bipartisan support:

“Access to quality health-care is vital for Iowans in every corner of our state,” Gov Reynolds said.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 14, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued the following statement on both the Iowa House and Senate passing SF 607, a bill to simplify and decrease unemployment taxes on businesses:

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 9, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to motor fuels.

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