Iowa House approves diversity training ban amid budget votes
The Iowa House passed HF 802 banning certain diversity and inclusion topics in state and local training and curricula to address parental concerns. The measure, amid broader budget approvals, shifts toward adjournment with mixed Republican support and Democratic criticism over vagueness and impact on local discussions of race and bias.
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Iowa House
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Kim Reynolds
Pat Grassley
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Iowanis
United States
Iowa
Steve Holt
R-Denison
America
Capitol Digest rounds up Iowa Capitol news items
A roundup of Iowa Capitol news covers COVID-19 aid totaling 5.003 billion with state local allocations, transgender athlete policy debate, casino revenue rebound, judicial nominating process, and related fiscal considerations. Highlights include 1.379 billion for state and 1.162 billion for local governments, capital project funding, and restrictions on use of funds. Interim Interfaith Alliance opposition to a proposed sports ban is noted, with no current bill in the Legislature. Casino receipts show strong April performance, year-to-date receipts surpassing prior year and 2019 levels, with tax revenue near 253.4 million in fiscal 2021. Judicial Nominating Commission begins accepting applications for the Aug 7 retirement vacancy, with deadlines and eligibility outlined.
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Washington
Mary Wolfe
Clinton
Senate
Iowa
House
Jacob Bossman
Sioux City
Nonpartisan
Legislative Services Agency
State Racing and Gaming Commission
Commission
Brian Ohoriko
Judicial Nominating
State
Judicial Nominating Commission
Iowa Court of Appeals
Richard Doyle
Kim Reynolds
Iowamc.gov
State-Commission
Tax plan fractures show Iowa lawmakers aim for relief
Senate leaders spar over tax shifts and mental health funding as Democrats push back on backfill cuts and funding realignment. Whitter presses for taxpayer relief first while Wahls warns of revenue downturn risk. Lawmakers face a lean budget as session nears April 30 deadline.
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Senate
Jack Whitter
Ankeny
Zach Wahls
D-Coralville
Whitter
House
Whitver
Dave Jacoby
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