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.
- Bill regulating pharmacy benefit managers passes Iowa Senate
- Senators ask GOP leaders for a vote on the eminent domain bill
- Senate approves changes to Iowa’s definition of bullying, sending the bill to Reynolds’ desk
- Vaccine exemption bill heads to the governor’s desk
- Iowa House and Senate GOP disagree on state budget by $36M
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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.
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