9:57News StoryMisinformation aimed at voters is a form of cyberattack on elections, experts said during a cybersecurity conference Sept. 9, 2021. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)A panel of state lawmakers turned down a Democratic proposal Wednesday to allow the Iowa secretary of state to send out absentee ballot request forms to all Iowa voters for the November general election.The Legislative Council was meeting to consider a request from the secretary of state to approve an to allow uniformed military and overseas Iowa voters to cast a ballot electronically for seven special elections...…9:57News StoryMisinformation aimed at voters is a form of cyberattack on elections, experts said during a cybersecurity conference Sept. 9, 2021. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)A panel of state lawmakers turned down a Democratic proposal Wednesday to allow the Iowa secretary of state to send out absentee ballot request forms to all Iowa voters for the November general election.The Legislative Council was meeting to consider a request from the secretary of state to approve an to allow uniformed military and overseas Iowa voters to cast a ballot electronically for seven special elections...WW…

16:05News StoryThe State Capitol of Iowa is reflected by the Henry A Wallace Building on Nov, 6, 2018 in Des Moines. (Photo by David Greedy/Getty Images)Many others have failed to advance past the so-called “funnel.” The Legislature’s self-imposed deadline required many bills to clear at least one committee by the end of this week to remain eligible for debate. Bills dealing with school bathroom use by transgender students, cities’ regulation of certain dog breeds, and reinstatement of the death penalty were among those falling by the wayside.Bills that survived this round now have to make...…16:05News StoryThe State Capitol of Iowa is reflected by the Henry A Wallace Building on Nov, 6, 2018 in Des Moines. (Photo by David Greedy/Getty Images)Many others have failed to advance past the so-called “funnel.” The Legislature’s self-imposed deadline required many bills to clear at least one committee by the end of this week to remain eligible for debate. Bills dealing with school bathroom use by transgender students, cities’ regulation of certain dog breeds, and reinstatement of the death penalty were among those falling by the wayside.Bills that survived this round now have to make...WW…

11:03News StoryIowa House Speaker Pat Grassley speaks with the press after his swearing in on Jan. 13, 2020, at the Iowa Capitol. (Iowa Capital Dispatch photo)Iowa Republican lawmakers’ plans to cut taxes this year may be stymied by language in the new federal coronavirus relief package.House Speaker Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, said Thursday the federal aid might prevent Iowa and other states from cutting taxes this year. Iowa is expected to receive an for state and local governments.“I think there’s a lot of unanswered questions that exist right now. I think first and foremost, we need...…11:03News StoryIowa House Speaker Pat Grassley speaks with the press after his swearing in on Jan. 13, 2020, at the Iowa Capitol. (Iowa Capital Dispatch photo)Iowa Republican lawmakers’ plans to cut taxes this year may be stymied by language in the new federal coronavirus relief package.House Speaker Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, said Thursday the federal aid might prevent Iowa and other states from cutting taxes this year. Iowa is expected to receive an for state and local governments.“I think there’s a lot of unanswered questions that exist right now. I think first and foremost, we need...WW…

14:23News StoryScavo High School art students paint a mural at the Des Moines Public Schools Transportation building. (Photo courtesy of Des Moines Public Schools)Public schools and universities in Iowa would face new restrictions related to staff or student training dealing with racism, sexism and discrimination under a bill that is advancing in both the Iowa House and Senate.is one of several Republican-sponsored bills addressing issues related to racism or freedom of speech being debated this session. It advanced Monday from a House Judiciary subcommittee on a 2-1 vote.The bill lists 10...…14:23News StoryScavo High School art students paint a mural at the Des Moines Public Schools Transportation building. (Photo courtesy of Des Moines Public Schools)Public schools and universities in Iowa would face new restrictions related to staff or student training dealing with racism, sexism and discrimination under a bill that is advancing in both the Iowa House and Senate.is one of several Republican-sponsored bills addressing issues related to racism or freedom of speech being debated this session. It advanced Monday from a House Judiciary subcommittee on a 2-1 vote.The bill lists 10...WW…