DES MOINES, IOWA (June 20, 2024) — To help keep residents safe in their homes, today, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will award $10 million to 65 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) in 32 states across the country to make needed capital improvements in public housing developments that serve to enhance safety and security for residents. Public Housing Authorities in Iowa received over $350,000.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 20, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds authorized a disaster proclamation for Sac County, Iowa effective immediately through July 20, 2024.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 19, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster emergency proclamation for six counties in response to severe weather that occurred on June 12.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 18, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced the launch of her office’s new cold-case unit to investigate Iowa’s more than 400 unsolved murders. The announcement was made in a press conference at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Des Moines. Speakers at the press conference also included:

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to a federal district court judge granting an injunction of Iowa’s illegal immigration law:

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has released the following statement regarding the federal court's decision to block enforcement of Iowa's immigration law:

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Donna Bothwell as a district judge in Judicial District 4.

Bothwell, of Logan, Iowa, is a district associate judge in Judicial District 4. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado and law degree from Drake University.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 13, 2024) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is hiring Iowa residents to support the severe weather recovery efforts.

Positions include Site Inspectors and Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager. The temporary positions are for 120 days and may be extended, in 120-day increments, for a maximum 365-day appointment, based on the needs of the disaster.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 28, 2024) — In 2023, the 

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 17, 2024)  — The Illinois Freedom Caucus has called on the General Assembly to pass 

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