Madeleine C King
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Iowa Public Radio
Iowans will see a constitutional amendment on their ballot this election. Amendment 1 asks voters if they want to raise the threshold for lawmakers to pass income or corporate taxes, or create a new income tax. Supporters say it will provide stronger protections against tax hikes, while opponents think it could lead to budget cuts and higher tax burden for low-income Iowans.
Lucius Pham
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Iowa Public Radio
Natalie Krebs
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Iowa Public Radio
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U.S. Senate candidates Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek faced off on topics such as immigration, healthcare and affordability during an hour-long debate on Iowa PBS. -
The candidates for Iowa governor clashed over the political issues Tuesday night while sparring over where Republican Zach Lahn lives and how Democrat Rob Sand funds his campaign. -
A special session cleared the way for the state to negotiate tax credits to finalize Mesabi Metallics' proposed $15 billion facility, but some lawmakers are concerned about the impact on the state budget.
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Democrat Lindsay James and Republican Joe Mitchell debated in Cedar Rapids on Thursday. The candidates are competing to represent northeast Iowa in the U.S. House of Representatives. -
Incumbent Republican Mike Naig and Democrat Chris Jones disagreed on policies related to ethanol and the state’s approach to reducing nutrient pollution during an appearance on 'Iowa Press.' But both see opportunities for more grass-fed cattle in Iowa. -
Fatou Traore, an Ivory Coast native who has legally been living in Iowa City for two decades, faces imminent deportation to Sierra Leone. Supporters rallied Wednesday night calling for her release, and U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks sent a personal letter to the head of Homeland Security asking for a stay on the deportation order.
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Republican Chris McGowan and Democrat Dave Dawson disagreed on several issues but also found common ground during their first major debate of the election cycle, hosted by KTIV in Sioux City. -
Iowa’s water quality has been a major focus in the run-up to electing the state’s next secretary of agriculture. The two candidates believe in different approaches — with Democrat Chris Jones proposing more regulations and incumbent Republican Mike Naig strongly opposed, saying it would hurt small- and medium-sized farmers. -
President Donald Trump announced an $18 billion investment in a fully integrated American steel system, including a major steel plant coming to southeast Iowa's Lee County. Supporters say it will benefit the American economy and national security.
