Under the Golden Dome

FOURTH WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION The fourth week of session was short but extremely busy. Between the House and Senate, there were more than 150

THIRD WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION The third week of session was another short but busy week. President Trump visited Des Moines on Tuesday, and many

SECOND WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION The second week was short but jampacked. The legislature observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday and was not

FIRST WEEK OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION The first week of the legislative session is largely ceremonial. This is the second year of the two-year General Assembly.

NEW NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE CHAIR Sen. Annette Sweeney (RIowa Falls) will again chair the Senate’s Natural Resources and Environment Committee, while Rep. Devon Wood (RNew

SIXTEENTH WEEK OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION We’re now officially in overtime at the state capitol. Today (May 2) was scheduled last day of the legislative

THIRTEENTH WEEK OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION It was a relatively light week at the Capitol. The House wrapped up its work by Wednesday, while the

TWELVETH WEEK OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION Less than a month remains until the 2025 legislative session ends. This week marked the second funnel week, during

ELEVENTH WEEK OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION Subcommittee and committee work picked up as the second funnel deadline is next Friday, April 4th. Bills must pass

TENTH WEEK OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION Happy Spring! This week, both chambers focused primarily on floor debate, although some subcommittees and committees did meet in