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Legislators hold Townhall Forum in Knoxville

Legislative Townhall to be held at Peace Tree

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A unanimous vote in the Iowa House provided a rare moment of goodwill during a legislative session marred by attacks on LGBTQ equality and dignity.

Iowa Lawmakers Providing Increase to Per-Pupil State Aid

Let’s Talk Knoxville–State Senator Amy Sinclair

Most Republican policy priorities made it past Friday's funnel deadline, marking them eligible for further debate.

A bill to prohibit transgender girls from playing women’s sports in Iowa’s K-12 schools and colleges has advanced through a Senate committee, squeaking past a Friday legislative deadline.

House Speaker Pat Grassley said a bill barring transgender girls from playing on women's teams could advance to floor debate next week.

A 2.5 percent increase in state aid to K-12 schools amounts to a funding cut in real terms, because it will not keep pace with rising costs.