Data centers and nuclear plants would have to donate at least 5% of the money saved from sales tax exemptions to the state’s universities under a bill (SSB 3181) advanced by a Senate panel.

Gov. Kim Reynolds said she’s having positive and productive conversations with Republican Statehouse leaders as they try to reach an agreement on property tax relief.

Towing companies would have to let a person know that their car has been impounded sooner under a bill (SF 2457) advanced by a Senate panel.

Republicans in the Iowa Senate have passed a bill that would raise the tax on HMO health insurance plans, sending it to the governor’s desk for her signature.

A bill advanced by House lawmakers on Tuesday aims to expand the use of artificial intelligence in health care.

Health care providers and institutions could decline to participate in services that violate their conscience under a Republican-backed bill that’s on its way to the governor’s desk.

A group of university employees and community members is asking Iowa lawmakers to reject a bill targeting highly skilled workers from certain countries.

Listen as Morning Edition Host Meghan McKinney and IPR's State Government Reporter Katarina Sostaric review the latest in Iowa politics.

State lawmakers faced their second major deadline of the legislative session this week to narrow down the bills under consideration at the Iowa Capitol.

The Iowa House passed a bill that would raise taxes on HMO health insurance plans. Republican officials say the state needs the money to help cover a Medicaid budget deficit.