Category: Daily Digest

The Colorado Supreme Court bars Donald Trump from the state’s primary ballot…Republicans in the Iowa legislature look to eliminate gender balance for state boards and commissions. 

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin meets with Israeli leaders concerning the fighting in Gaza…Republicans in the Iowa legislature talk about speeding up income tax cuts.

No agreement yet on additional military aid for Ukraine…Iowa is approaching a deadline for deciding whether to provide food assistance for low-income kids during the summer. 

Congress has yet to approve additional aid for Israel and Ukraine as House members head home until the new year…Iowa Senate Democrats call for a committee meeting to look into the state’s nursing homes.

The House approves an impeachment inquiry into President Biden…state tax revenues are expected to dip next fiscal year. 

The UN adopts a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza…UNI faculty voice concerns about the school’s handling of shortfalls in athletic budgets. 

The U.S. is not joining the call for a ceasefire in Gaza…a presidentialforum focusing on minority issues will not take place as scheduled in Des Moines. 

Fighting continues across Gaza between Israel and Hamas…Iowa Republicans say they’ll try to eliminate the state income tax in the upcoming legislative session.