Rebecca Schweitzer: Iowa is considering raising its rural highway speed limit. Almost every state around us is already faster. Here is why I support it. #Iowa #IowaLegislature #DesMoines youtu.be/6-Ot36s2YVw

Iowa Is Considering Raising Its Speed Limit. I Think It Makes Sense. | Rebecca Nicole Schweitzer — Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa I am Rebecca Schweitzer — writing as always as Rebecca Nicole Schweitzer — and I drive Iowa roads. A lot of them. And I will be honest with you — I have never once looked at a 55 mile per hour speed l...

Rebecca Schweitzer: Iowa is considering raising the rural highway speed limit from 55 to 60 mph. I think it makes sense. Here is why. #Iowa #IowaLegislature #DesMoines www.iowaraisedrebeccaschweitzerunfiltered.com/3095042_iowa...

Possible responses from the Iowa legislature include:
A) Further investigate potential connection.
B) Do nothing.
C) Pass legislation suppressing research into glyphosate.

Listed in reverse order of likelihood.
#glyphosate #iowaLegislature

This bill is a legal time bomb. Once you allow one religious chaplain in public schools, you can’t stop others—whether you like it or not. buff.ly/Jk7TJfs
#ChurchAndState #IowaLegislature

Ottumwa residents press lawmakers on transgender rights, private school funding OTTUMWA — In the wake of rowdy political forums across the country, Saturday's legislative forum hosted by Ottumwa's League of Women Voters wasn't immune from a couple of disruptions.

Ottumwa lawmakers faced questions on transgender care, abortion, and school funding.

#ialegis #IowaLegislature

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Image of a man standing in front of a brick wall, wearing a black shirt and sunglasses. People in winter coats and hats are walking past him. He is holding a cardboard sign over his head. White superimposed lettering on the sign says "I can't believe we have to fight for clean water."

Clean water should NEVER be a privilege. But in Iowa, our legislators put profits before our health year after year. We must demand that the Iowa Legislature take action to combat water pollution in our state! #IALegis #IowaLegislature #Water #Iowa
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Iowa House holds prayer and introduces new real property equity bill House approved journal and introduced House file 981 on real property equity.

As Iowa's legislators unite in prayer and tackle pressing issues, a new bill on real property equity takes center stage—what's at stake for everyday Iowans?

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#IA #GovernanceIntegrity #CitizenPortal #IowaLegislature #CommunityEmpowerment

Iowa's largest counties face moratorium on economic development incentives under new bill A new Republican-backed bill aims to bolster the economies of smaller Iowa towns by restricting cash incentives for projects in the state's four most populated

@50501-iowa.bsky.social

This is what corrupt Republican politicians do…Pay off the base, deliberately disregard what’s best for the state.

#IowaLegislature
#Resist
#Stupidity

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Guatemalan workers sue Iowa egg company, alleging human trafficking Six Guatemalan workers are suing an Iowa egg company, alleging human trafficking and stolen wages.

www.kcrg.com/2025/03/19/g... #BrennaBird #KimReynolds #IowaLegislature Isn't is a real shame that our elected officials aren't respectable enough to be trusted to protect human beings in Iowa and to hold people accountable... Look what they let slide.

With all due respect, which is not a lot for the #IowaLegislature, fuck this.

Bro, I think glyphosate has enough people standing up for it, considering the majority (R) of the #IowaLegislature passed a law to BAN accountability for manufacturers.

Senate establishes new rules for bill submissions and amendments Senate enacts rules for typing and filing bills and amendments by deadline.

Iowa's Senate just introduced a game-changing resolution that could transform the legislative process by enforcing stricter rules on bill submissions and financial transparency.

Get the details!

#IA #FiscalAccountability #IowaLegislature #ProcessImprovement #LegislativeTransparency

Iowa’s Betrayal: Legalizing Discrimination, Igniting Economic Disaster, and the Fight to Overturn It How a Reckless Attack on Civil Rights Will Cost Iowa Its Economy, Reputation, and Legal Standing

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Iowa’s Betrayal: Legalizing Discrimination, Igniting Economic Disaster, and the Fight to Overturn It How a Reckless Attack on Civil Rights Will Cost Iowa Its Economy, Reputation, and Legal Standing

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Iowa lawmakers vote to remove gender identity as a protected class Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature voted Thursday to remove gender identity as a protected class from the state’s civil rights code, sending the first-of-its-kind measure to Gov. Kim Reynolds (R).&n…

Not extending discrimination protections to cover #genderidentity is bad enough, but the #IowaLegislature removing protections that have been in place since 2007 is cruel and unprecedented and further proof that the #RepublicanParty is morally bankrupt.

Congressional debate highlights chaos of government layoffs and budget priorities Lawmakers criticize bureaucracy impact and shift focus on food assistance expenses.

Lawmakers clash in Iowa as a senator questions the priorities of government spending, emphasizing the vital role of bureaucrats amidst chaotic budget debates.

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#IA #BureaucraticStability #FiscalResponsibility #GovernmentTransparency #IowaLegislature #CitizenPortal

#Iowaschools #Iowalegislature
Is there no end?

Funding earmarked for teacher salaries would follow students to charter schools under a bill advancing in the Iowa House.

Supporters of the bill say the extra money will help charter schools hire more staff while still offering competitive salaries.

Representative Dunwell leads prayer honoring late colleague Martin Graber during legislative session The legislative session remembers Martin Graber while offering support to his grieving family.

The Iowa State Legislature gathered in heartfelt remembrance of Representative Martin Graber, celebrating his legacy of love and community support during a poignant prayer led by his colleague.

Learn more here!

#IA #FriendshipValues #CommunitySupport #CitizenPortal #IowaLegislature

Iowa bill would require 'In God We Trust' display, 2 minutes of silence in public schools The bill would also require classrooms to observe two minutes of silent time each day preceding the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

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#iowalegislature

📢 More anti-trans legislation on the horizon in Iowa 📢 This bill would encourage bullying by allowing students and staff to deadname trans youth. Speak out now against HF80. Contact Iowa House subcommittee members Helena Hayes, Henry Stone, and Heather Matson. #transrights #iowalegislature

Who is with me? I want to know what's going on in the world (bc we see what happens when ppl don't know) but I don't want to seek it out bc I know it will exhaust me. #iowalegislature #Republicans #pollution #waterquality #education

Iowa as a Model for the Future of Clean Energy and Nuclear Integration The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of technological innovation, but it also brings with it unprecedented energy demands. AI-driven data centers, the backbone of this dig...

Latest research project has expanded and I’m breaking it into smaller, better digestible chunks. Enjoy this article: www.linkedin.com/pulse/iowa-m... #AI #Iowa #power #nuclearenergy #CEO #CIO #Policy #CleanEnergy #DataCenter #IowaLegislature