In Session: News from the Iowa Legislature - KWWL.com

Most bills didn't clear Iowa Legislature

The 2013 Iowa Legislature approved plenty of high-profile measures, but many more bills died during the session. More>>

Iowa House approves property tax cuts

A compromise plan to cut commercial property taxes in the state has won approval from the state legislature. More>>

Iowa House back to finish session

The Iowa House is back at work with hopes of concluding the 2013 session. More>>

Lawmaker says they have tentative education deal

A state lawmaker says legislators have a tentative education policy deal that would provide additional school funding. More>>

Branstad says Senate should investigate complaint

Gov. Terry Branstad says the Iowa Senate should investigate claims of sexual harassment made by a former staffer for the Senate Republican caucus. More>>

Iowa lawmakers return to Statehouse

Lawmakers will return to the Iowa Statehouse this week as they seek to resolve some of the session's biggest issues and adjourn. More>>

Ex-GOP staffer says she was fired after complaint

A woman who used to work for the Iowa Senate Republican Caucus says she was fired after reporting sexual harassment, but GOP officials deny that. More>>

Iowa lawmakers still working to conclude session

Iowa legislators are back in the Capitol as they try to wrap up the 2013 legislative session. More>>

Iowa lawmakers approve agriculture, DNR budget

Iowa lawmakers have approved a $40 million compromise budget for the state departments of natural resources and agriculture. More>>

Legislative leaders hopeful on property tax deal

Iowa legislative leaders say they are close to a deal to reduce commercial property taxes in the state. More>>

Panel OKs $897 for universities, other programs

Lawmakers have reached a compromise on spending for Iowa's public universities and other education programs. More>>

Lawmakers agree on $6.5 billion budget figure

State lawmakers say they have agreed to a budget which could signal the end of the legislative session. More>>

Iowa lawmakers set overall budget number

Iowa lawmakers say they have an agreement on an overall budget figure, a signal that the end of the legislative session may not be far behind. More>>

Parent weighs in on mandated background checks Video included

Lawmakers could change requirements for public school employees by mandating background checks for all employees. More>>

Gov. Branstad talks education reform with Dubuque Rotary Club

Governor Branstad is hopeful his education reform package will pass this week. At least, that's what he told members of the Dubuque Rotary Club over lunch Tuesday. Governor Branstad is hopeful his education reform package will pass this week. At least, that's what he told members of the Dubuque Rotary Club over lunch Tuesday.

Governor Branstad is hopeful his education reform package will pass this week. At least, that's what he told members of the Dubuque Rotary Club over lunch Tuesday. More>>

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