Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley told a crowd Friday he will never waver in his belief that “inappropriate” books should be removed from schools.
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W-CF Courier: Grassley says 'inappropriate' books should be removed from schools during Waverly town hall
The New Hartford native held open the book “Gender Queer” to about 50 people who attended a town hall meeting at the Waverly Public Library. He expressed confidence the Legislature will soon keep public and private schools from sharing such material.
Radio Iowa: Iowa GOP lawmakers question UI, ISU, UNI spending on diversity, equity, inclusion
Key Republican lawmakers are questioning “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” programs at Iowa’s three state universities.
Read moreCR Gazette: 3% school funding increase making its way to Gov. Reynolds
Iowa’s K-12 public schools would get a 3 percent increase in per-pupil state funding for the next school year under proposals from the Republican majorities in the House and Senate — larger than the increase sought by the governor but smaller than what Democrats wanted.
Read moreCR Gazette: Iowa House passes ban on ‘gay panic defense’
Iowans charged with a violent crime could not use a victim’s sexuality or sexual orientation or gender identity as a mitigating factor in their defense under a bill passed Thursday in the Iowa House.
It was one of several bills House lawmakers passed through the chamber, including bills prohibiting black bear hunting and creating protections against defamation lawsuits.
Read moreIowa House Republicans Outline Priorities with First Bills of the 2023 Legislative Session
(DES MOINES) -- Today, Iowa House Republicans released House Files 1-13, getting straight to work on top priorities for the caucus this year.
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