Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds releases bill restricting students' cell-phone use during instructional time
The bill establishes a floor, or a minimum standard, that all Iowa school districts will be required to adopt by July 1, 2025.
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Iowa Gov. Reynolds moves forward with proposed classroom cell phone restrictions
DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds released her proposal to state lawmakers Friday to ban cell phone use in classrooms. The proposed legislation would require school districts restrict cell ...
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Capitol Notebook: Reynolds, lawmakers highlight support, proposals to aid veterans
Lawmakers advance legislation creating harsher penalties for assaults on corrections officers and sports officials
Kim Reynolds unveils Iowa 'DOGE' efficiency effort to pave the way for property tax cuts
Gov. Kim Reynolds is letting lawmakers lead on property tax cuts, but eyeing ways to curb local government spending to pave the way.
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds urges university presidents to disband DEI programs
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds sent a letter to university presidents Thursday, which reminded them about their obligation to disband diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
5 key takeaways from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' jam-packed Condition of the State address
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds laid out her top priorities for the 2025 legislative session in her annual Condition of the State. Here's five takeaways:
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Governor Reynolds introduces bill that restricts cell phone use in classrooms
DES MOINES, Iowa (KWWL) -- Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced a bill aimed to restrict the use of cell phones during instructional time in classrooms. The bill also establishes a minimum ...
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Capitol Notebook: Trump’s order ends DEI at universities, Gov. Reynolds tells Iowa schools
Also, the Iowa Senate is advancing new legislation that would require the teaching of fetal development in health and human growth classes
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Iowa lawmakers introduce bills that could block Cedar Rapids casino proposal
Bills to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa have been introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature.
Republicans Flying U.S. Flags at Full-Staff on Inauguration
Despite President Joe Biden’s former directive that U.S. flags would be flown at half-staff during President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day—a continuation of mourning after the death of former President Jimmy Carter—several Republicans have pledged to fly their flags at full-staff.
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Iowa Gov. Reynolds moves forward with proposed classroom cellphone restrictions
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds released her proposal to state lawmakers Friday to ban cellphone use in classrooms. The proposed legislation would require school districts restrict cellphone use for K-12 students. At a minimum, schools would be required to ban cellphone use during instructional time.
Kristi Noem sworn in as Trump's homeland security secretary. Gov. Jeff Landry was there.
The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump's plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.