The Iowa Legislature passed a 24-hour waiting period for abortion during a final floor debate marathon that concluded the 2020 legislative session.
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Hudson: Fast-Tracking a COVID-19 Vaccine Is Risky
Lisa Hudson: Sometimes the cure really is worse than the disease. Is the public willing to take that risk with a fast-tracked COVID-19 vaccine?
Iowa Legislature Passes Police Reform Bill Unanimously
The Iowa Legislature passed unanimously a bill that allows the Attorney General to prosecute police misconduct and restricts the use of chokeholds.
Reynolds Lifts 50 Percent Capacity Restriction for Businesses
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that she would lift the restriction limiting open businesses to 50 percent of their building capacity due to COVID-19.
Vander Hart: Eight Ideas for Reforming Law Enforcement
Shane Vander Hart offers eight ways that law enforcement can be reformed to rebuild trust within minority communities and decrease instances of force.
Iowa Expands COVID-19 Test Sites, Hospitalizations Continue Downward Trend
The Reynolds Administration announced that five new Test Iowa sites will launch this week to reach more Iowans who would like a COVID-19 test.
Graham: The Pandemic Doesn’t Care How Just Your Cause Is
Adam Graham: COVID-19 doesnāt care about your gathering’s purpose. If conditions are right, it will spread, it will infect, and in too many cases, it will kill.
Iowa GOP Launches āTwo Faces of Theresa Greenfieldā
The Iowa GOP launched “Two Faces of Theresa,” highlighting what they say is Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Theresa Greenfield’s “blatant hypocrisy.”
Reynolds Signs Compromise Bill in Step to Automatically Restore Felon Voting Rights
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill that requires felons to repay restitution before restoring voting rights paving the way for a constitutional amendment.
Video: Fifth Night of Protests in Des Moines Ends on a Peaceful Note
After hundreds of protesters rallied in front of Iowa’s Governor’s mansion and then marched around the State Capitol the night ended peacefully.
Ernst: From Our Newborn Babies to Our Seniors, Iām Fighting for Iowa Families
Joni Ernst: As we safely reopen, Iām continuing to push for support for our families in every stage of lifeāfrom new parents to our seniors.
Friday Five Items of Good News (Vol. 7)
Every Friday, Shane Vander Hart shares five items of good news or inspiring stories from the week to end the work week on a positive note.
Audio: Joni Ernst Discusses Support for Caregivers During Tele-Town Hall
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst answered questions from Iowans and discussed her COVID-19 relief efforts, including her work to support Iowa’s family caregivers.
Reynolds Lifts Prohibition of Mass Gatherings Starting June 1
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ ends the prohibition of social, community, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events of more than ten people on June 1
Vander Hart: Miller-Meeks Seems to Misspeak and Mistweet A Lot
Shane Vander Hart: Mariannette Miller-Meeks calling Bobby Schilling’s support of Trump into question is baseless while pro-life skepticism of her is not.
Ernst Honors Americaās Fallen Heroes
Wearing her military rucksack, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst said, āTo all of our soldiers, air men, marines, and sailors who never returned home, today, we honor you.ā