Democrats flip Iowa Senate seat in special election
Democrats captured Senate District 35 in Clinton Jackson and Scott counties, naming Mike Zimmer a longtime educator as the new Iowa senator to replace Chris Cournoyer who vacated the seat to become lieutenant governor. Zimmer edged Republican Katie Whittington 52 to 48 percent in unofficial results amid Iowa GOP registration advantages. The win gives Democrats 16 Senate seats while Republicans hold 34, with the GOP maintaining control of the chamber.
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Capitol Notebook Ban on ticket bots advances in Senate
Iowa senators advance Senate File 49 prohibiting creation or use of bots to buy tickets or bypass presale cues. The measure targets automated programs that skim online queues, a issue mirrored by Swift era legislation. Civil action by the attorney general could impose penalties up to ten thousand dollars.
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Lawmakers push for uniform general education standards in Iowa
Iowa House advances House Study Bill 63 require three state universities to adopt uniform general education across English composition world language mathematics and statistics natural sciences social sciences humanities Western and American heritage The measure faces criticism from the Iowa Board of Regents who warn of increased workload costs and potential workforce prep issues Advocates argue it standardizes core liberal arts education while opponents cite academic freedom and nine to shelter students from difficult viewpoints The bill moves to the full higher education committee for further consideration
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Iowa lawmakers push bill to shield universities from accrediting action
Republican lawmakers advanced House Study Bill 57 to let Iowa public universities community colleges and the attorney general sue an accreditor for financial harm from adverse actions tied to state law. The measure seeks injunctive relief damages and fees, prompting debate over potential impacts on accreditation standards and competition with private colleges.
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