24 Oct 2023

Iowa Attorney General’s Office Announces Actions to Protect Election Integrity

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 24, 2023) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced actions the Iowa Attorney General’s Office will be taking to prosecute election misconduct and fraud cases.

Under the government reorganization law that Governor Kim Reynolds signed earlier this year, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office was given the responsibility to prosecute cases relating to election integrity. The law went into effect on July 1 of this year.

18 Oct 2023

Scott County Auditor Reminds Voters In-Person Early Voting Begins October 18 for the November 7 City School Election

By Scott County Auditor's Office

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 18, 2023) — Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters they can begin casting their ballot today at the Scott County Auditor’s Office on the first floor. In addition, there will be other early voting opportunities before the November 7 Election Day. “I encourage voters to make a plan to vote so your voice is heard,” said Tompkins.

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18 Oct 2023

Sarah Corkery Announces Campaign for Congress in Iowa’s Second Congressional District

By Merit Pages

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA (October 18, 2023) — Community leader and small-business owner Sarah Corkery will seek the Democratic nomination for Iowa’s second congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, she announced Wednesday.

17 Oct 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins 27 States in Demanding Biden Administration Fix Illegal Catch-and-Release Immigration Policies

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 17, 2023) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a 27-state coalition of Attorneys General in demanding that the Biden Administration fix its catch-and-release policies to stop the mass release of illegal aliens into the US and secure the southern border.

16 Oct 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Glad Biden Administration Withdraws Water Rule That Hurts Small Towns and Rural Iowa

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 16, 2023) — The Biden Administration’s EPA announced on Friday, October 13, its withdrawal of a burdensome cybersecurity mandate that Iowa Attorney General Bird challenged in a lawsuit in March 2023. This mandate would have significantly raised water prices for Iowans in small and rural public water systems. Iowa joined the Missouri-led lawsuit, along with Arkansas and the American Water Works Association and National Rural Water Association.

12 Oct 2023

Rep Gary Mohr Issues Statement on Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) October Projections

By Melissa Deatsch

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 12, 2023) — Representative Gary Mohr (R-Bettendorf), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Revenue Estimating Conference's October projections:

09 Oct 2023

Advance Illinois Report to Highlight Progress, Remaining Challenges in Educator Shortage and Diversity

By Ryan Keith

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (October 9, 2023) — Illinois has made encouraging progress to address educator shortages, despite historic challenges presented by COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. But persistent problems remain, and Illinois must prepare to provide significant aid to schools through informed financial investments and policy changes, according to new research from a statewide policy advocacy organization.

29 Sep 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Renee Schulte as Chair of the Iowa Board of Parole

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 29, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Renee Schulte of Urbandale to serve as Chair of the Iowa Board of Parole. Schulte begins her new role today.

“Renee’s extensive background in mental and behavioral health will help protect our communities while advancing our goals of supporting the successful re-entry of parolees and reducing recidivism,” said Gov Reynolds. “I look forward to working alongside Renee in this new role.”

27 Sep 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Iowa Budget Surplus of $1.83B

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 27, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced the State of Iowa will end Fiscal Year 2023 with a balance of $1.83 billion in the General Fund, $902 million in reserve funds and $2.74 billion in the Taxpayer Relief Fund.

26 Sep 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement on Boards and Commissions Review Committee

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 26, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Boards and Commissions Review Committee submitting their final recommendation:

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