State Government News

A conservative legal group representing the state has filed a motion to reinstate Iowa's so-called "fetal heartbeat" law from 2018.

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday she is appointing Judge David May, who services on the state Court of Appeals, to replace Justice Brent Appel, who is retiring.

A 24-hour abortion waiting period is enforceable in Iowa as of Monday morning. The law requires people seeking an abortion to get two separate appointments at least 24 hours apart.

Gov. Kim Reynolds said asking Iowa courts to reinstate a six-week abortion ban and lower the legal standard for abortion laws are the “next practical steps” after the U.S. Supreme Court and Iowa Supreme Court recently struck down legal protections for abortion rights. She spoke to reporters in Belmond Wednesday for the first time since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Gov. Kim Reynolds and top Republican legislative leaders are asking Iowa courts to reinstate a ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy in the wake of two major court decisions that struck down legal protections for abortion rights.

The final nominees to fill a vacancy on Iowa’s highest court were chosen after public interviews were held Monday by the State Judicial Nominating Commission.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Thursday that will relax some staffing regulations for Iowa child care centers.

Governor signs a bill into law that will have a sweeping impact on Iowa's unemployment benefits system.

The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Iowa Constitution does not protect abortion rights, effectively paving the way for Iowa's Republican-majority legislature to restrict abortion access in the future.

The new law will apply criminal penalties to a range of abuse committed against Iowans age 60 or older.