Reynolds signs 8.9B Iowa budget into law for 2025
Gov Kim Reynolds on Thursday finalized Iowa's 8.9 billion-dollar fiscal 2025 budget, a 4.7 percent year over year rise. The package funds 10 bills covering public schools, the Board of Regents, the Department of Education and Public Safety, plus new programs like Thrive Iowa. The plan includes a 5 percent judge pay raise, a new Division of Special Education, and transfers to support open enrollment rules while banning certain DEI spending.
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Iowa immigration law twice challenged by federal suit
The Justice Department filed suit to block Iowa Senate File 2340 saying it is preempted by federal immigration law and unconstitutional. ACLU of Iowa joins in, arguing the law criminalizes reentry and harms immigrants including asylum seekers and lawful residents. Plaintiffs include two named Iowa women and others facing potential arrest, with protests and statements from advocates across Iowa cities.
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