‘I Was Slipping in People’s Blood’: 6 Key Takeaways From Jan. 6 Committee Hearing #1
The first of six hearings revealed that former President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka accepted that the 2020 election wasn’t stolen, that multiple Republi... Read more.
Senate GOP’s Tax, Social Security Plan Widely Unpopular… If People Know About It
Did you know that the Republican senator in charge of winning back control of the Senate for his party introduced a plan to increase taxes... Read more.
Large Majority of Iowans Think Book-Banning is Un-American, Poll Shows
More than three in four Iowans oppose politicians banning books in schools and believe it’s un-American to do so, according to a new Courier Newsroom/Data... Read more.
Senate GOP Blocks Parental Transparency Amendment On Child Care Ratios
Child care centers in Iowa may soon be able to increase the number of children each worker cares for under a controversial bill passed by... Read more.
Iowa Could Become Abortion ‘Trigger Law’ State Under new Bill
Iowa Republicans are once again setting their sights on abortion access, introducing a new bill on Tuesday that would automatically ban abortion in the state... Read more.
New Guide to Securing Infrastructure Funding for Local Projects
Are you a rural mayor wondering how you can get desperately-needed funding for schools in your community? Do you work in the Iowa Department of... Read more.
Axne Introduces Bill to Protect Workers’ Health Care During Strikes
Corporations would no longer be able to cut off health insurance for striking workers under a new bill introduced by Rep. Cindy Axne of Iowa.... Read more.
Iowa Child Care Providers Warn GOP Proposal Could put Kids at Risk
Iowa child care providers are speaking out against a new proposal that they say could decrease the quality of care, cause more teachers to quit,... Read more.
Kaufmann Family: Middle Fingers Good, Curse Words Bad
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann let his fingers do the talking Tuesday. The 36-year-old Republican from Wilton flipped off those who dare to have different beliefs than... Read more.
Federal School Mask Ruling Provides Mixed Results for Iowa Schools
Iowa schools will be able to implement universal masking rules where necessary to protect students with disabilities, but a statewide order blocking Iowa Republ... Read more.