Iowa Politics
The latest political news and issues impacting Iowa.
2025 Legislative Session
The 2025 Iowa legislative session runs from Jan. 13 through April 2025. Katarina Sostaric, Isabella Luu and other IPR reporters bring you the latest from the Iowa statehouse. They’re watching the major issues that will shape Iowa politics in this session and beyond, including tax cuts, education and the state budget.
Follow the day's political news through our Legislative Briefs and in-depth coverage of the Iowa Legislature's priorities, bills and new Iowa laws.
- Iowa House votes to strengthen noncitizen smuggling penalties
- Iowa House votes to give state employees paid parental leave
- House passes bill requiring public schools to accept private school students on their sports teams
- Iowa lawmakers pass a bill to change nutrition requirements in school meals
- Iowa Senate passes child testimony amendment proposed by AG Bird
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Iowa Government News
Stay informed with what's happening inside your state government. Track the policy and management of Iowa by Gov. Kim Reynolds, your elected officials and other parts of government.
What Else Is Happening at the State Level
