Earth Day has come and gone for this year with little fanfare. It was on Saturday. When Rachel Carson’s book, Silent Spring, was published in 1962 it raised awareness of the dangerous effects … more

I hope you and your families enjoyed a relaxing Easter holiday. It is definitely spring as I witnessed several farmers in the Senate just champing at the bit to get into the field for planting. Our … more

State Treasurer Roby Smith is using prom season to remind Iowans about the importance of saving for higher education. “The average teen spends about $1,000 on prom. That’s comparable … more

"Balancing your budget is like protecting your virtue. You have to learn when to say no." - Ronald Reagan Friends, It is the time of the year when we start looking at closing down the legislative … more

Q: What is the Cooper Davis Act? A: Counterfeit pills laced with illicit fentanyl are driving overdose deaths among our youngest generations. In addition to better public awareness, law … more

There was no debate this week as the Senate was busy working on the Governor’s appointment nominees. This process is similar to that of a subcommittee with three senators assigned to each name. … more

Q: What steps should Iowans take to prepare for severe weather?A: Iowans are no strangers to severe weather, from the historic derecho in 2020 to deadly tornados, damaging hail, thunderstorms that … more

Iowa law requires that all residential property be reassessed every two years on the odd numbered year by the county assessor. That means Iowans had their homes reassessed this year. When talking … more

On Friday, the Iowa Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that will likely change the way the Iowa Legislature establishes the state budget for years to come. And in the process, they may have … more

This week concluded the “second funnel." During this week the Senate standing committees held debate on many of the House bills to move those bills to the status of debate eligibility. Not all … more