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Iowa Democratic leaders share thoughts on Republican majority ahead of the legislative session
The Iowa Democratic Party is facing a greater disadvantage this legislative session as voters across the state largely favored Republican candidates. With the session set to begin on Monday, the Republican party is returning to the Capitol with a greater majority than they had during last year’s session.
Iowa Democratic leaders say role is to hold GOP accountable, advance bipartisan legislation
While they are in the minority party in both Iowa legislative chambers, Democratic leaders made it clear they will be active in the upcoming legislative session, saying they aim to hold Republicans accountable and advance legislation their constituents care about.
Who are the leaders of the 2025 Iowa Legislature? Here's what you should know:
As the 2025 legislative session begins, new leaders of the Iowa House and Senate will shepherd legislation and handle the behind-the-scenes administrative work in the Iowa Capitol. Iowa Republicans grew its legislative majority with the November election,
Among six top leaders in 2025 Iowa legislature, one is new to role
Iowa legislature convenes Monday and Republicans have kept their House and Senate leadership teams in place. House Democrats will have the same leader, but there’s a new Senate Minority Leader. Senate Minority Leader Janice Weiner is entering her third year as a state senator,
Inside the 2025 Iowa Legislature: New leaders and bigger Republican majorities
An overview of the new leaders in the 2025 Iowa Legislature, highlighting the Republican majority in both the House and Senate.
Higher ed, casinos, distracted driving: 3 takeaways from Iowa Dem leaders before session
Ahead of the 2025 legislative session, Democratic leaders share thoughts on higher education, a potential new casino pause ...
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Iowa lawmakers to reconsider pesticide lawsuit shield legislation
Legislation that has the potential to protect agriculture chemical company Bayer from Iowa lawsuits related to its weed ...
Iowa Democratic leadership looks ahead to 91st General Assembly
Leaders of Iowa’s Democratic Party met with members of the media to discuss the upcoming 91st General Assembly. House ...
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Iowa Democratic leaders vow to hold GOP accountable
Members from both parties were invited to a legislative preview forum. Gov. Kim Reynolds declined, and House and Senate ...
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Mary Earnhardt to lead Iowa Gaming Association
The Iowa Gaming Association’s (IGA) board of directors has named Mary Earnhardt as the next IGA president and CEO, effective ...
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Property tax reform, flood relief among top priorities for NW Iowa legislators in 2025
Northwest Iowa legislators named property tax reform, flooding relief, eminent domain and educational concerns, such as ...
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Iowa lawmakers to reconsider pesticide lawsuit shield
Legislation that has the potential to protect the ag chemical company Bayer from Iowa lawsuits related to its weed killer Roundup is likely to be considered again in this upcoming legislative session.
Iowa lawmakers unveil AEA changes. Here's how they affect special education, teacher pay:
Iowa House Republicans have a new bill that rewrites Gov. Kim Reynolds' proposal for the state's Area Education Agencies ahead of a Friday deadline.