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.
- 911 providers ask Reynolds to veto bill that would charge service boards
- Lawmakers overhaul Iowa’s economic development tax credits in bill headed to the governor’s desk
- Lawmakers reach agreement on how to spend millions of opioid settlement funds
- Paid parental leave for state employees passes in the Iowa Legislature
- Private school students would be allowed to play on public school teams under a bill passed by Iowa lawmakers
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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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