31 Jan 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Introduces Forward-Focused, All-of-the-Above Energy Bill to Build on Energy Leadership

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 31, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced legislation to build on Iowa’s energy leadership and ensure Iowa is well-positioned to support increasing energy demand while keeping electricity prices low and the grid strong.

31 Jan 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement on the Passing of Iowa Representative Martin Graber

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 31, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued the following statement on the passing of Iowa State Representative Martin Gruber of Lee County, Iowa:

29 Jan 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Introduces Bill to Reform Unemployment Insurance, Stop Over-Collecting on Iowa Businesses

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 29, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds introduced the Unemployment Insurance Reform Bill to the Iowa House and Senate.

Gov Reynolds proposes lowering the maximum tax rate to the lowest allowed by federal law (5.4%), cutting the taxable wage base by half, and simplifying the unemployment insurance system by reducing the number of tax tables.

24 Jan 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Introduces Bill to Restrict Cell Phones in School, Prioritizing Learning and Mental Health

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 24, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released a bill to restrict students’ cell-phone use during instructional time. The bill establishes a floor, or a minimum standard, that all Iowa school districts will be required to adopt by July 1, 2025.

16 Jan 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Puts Families First, Introduces Bill for Paid Parental Leave

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 16, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released the Families First Bill to the Iowa House and Senate.

Gov Reynolds is proposing four weeks of paid maternity leave and one week of paid paternity leave for state employees.

Gov Reynolds is also proposing four weeks of paid leave for state employees who adopt a child. Currently, the state offers no paid parental leave to its employees who are caring for a new child.

15 Jan 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Delivers 2025 Condition of the State

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 15, 2025) — On the evening of January 14, Governor Kim Reynolds delivered her 2025 Condition of the State Address.

Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

Condition of the State Address

Governor Kim Reynolds

January 14, 2025 

Madam President, Mr Speaker, Lt Governor, First Gentleman, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my fellow Iowans:

08 Jan 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Proclamation for Ease of Transportation of Fuel for Heating

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 8, 2025) — On Tuesday, January 7, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions on transportation of heating and motor fuels.

07 Jan 2025

State of Iowa Gets Final Approval from Federal Government to Extend Postpartum Coverage for Thousands of Mothers

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 7, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa HHS announce the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved the State’s extension of postpartum coverage for new mothers.

07 Jan 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 7, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure.

06 Jan 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases Statement on Anniversary of Perry High School Shooting

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 6, 2025) — On Saturday, January 4, Governor Kim Reynolds provided the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the tragic shooting at Perry High School that killed two and injured six others:

“A year ago, the unthinkable happened here in Iowa. Time has passed, but the painful loss remains,” Gov Reynolds said.

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