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Senate votes to slash health care and food assistance for Iowans

The legislation represents a stunningly upside-down approach to budgeting that would shift resources away from low- and moderate-income Americans and toward the wealthy — as it drives our deficits to alarming levels.

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Youth at risk in workplace

New report: Iowa’s child-labor laws and enforcement system are failing to protect young workers

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New report unpacks the economics of coal plants and energy transition in Iowa

Iowa’s energy story is changing fast. For decades, coal powered our homes, industries and local economies. But today, wind supplies about two-thirds of our electricity — more than any other state. Coal hasn’t disappeared, though....

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Early learners need more time to engage in the important work of play

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Health-insurance tax bill shows the folly of short-term revenue fixes

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February 05, 2026

Senate committee advances inadequate school funding proposal — again

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January 16, 2026

Republicans admit the need for minimum-wage hike — but only for themselves

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