Capitol Notebook News Today

The legislature convened on Monday. Here's what you need to know from the Capitol notebook of our politics reporter.

Among them: new nursing home moratorium and ‘baby box’ bill

The state Supreme Court approved legal assistance to low-income Iowans and Reynolds signs bill expanding butchery grant eligibility.

Also, Reynolds signs human trafficking law and State Treasurer Roby Smith announces college savings giveaway.

State officials have scheduled a series of webinars to teach Iowans about how to apply for state-funded financial assistance to attend a private school in the 2023-2024 school year. Applications for the Students First Education Savings Accounts will be accepted starting May 31 through June 30.

Also, the state nursing board investigating fake diplomas and Dems are calling for funding for medical care for sexual assault survivors.

Also, Iowa House passes drone and Medicaid bills, and state infrastructure gets graded.

Also, Gov. Kim Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for more counties and AG Brenna Bird highlights opioid prevention program.

Also, Iowa attorney general threatens to sue, and House bill regulates to-go cocktails.

Also, Iowa attorney general threatens to sue, and House bill regulates to-go cocktails.