Government
Iowa governor signs bill removing ‘gender identity’ as protected class under Civil Rights ActIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a measure Friday that removes gender identity from protection under the state’s Civil Rights Act. The measure makes Iowa the first state to remove such… Read More
Government
Iowa governor announces $7M charter school grant program(The Center Square) – New charter schools could receive up to $500,000 in funding through a grant program announced by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday. The $7 million program… Read More
Government
Reynolds signs bill banning discriminatory gender requirements for appointed bodies(The Center Square) – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill Wednesday that would ban gender balance on the state’s boards and commissions. The Pacific Legal Foundation won a lawsuit… Read More
Government
The best way to fight indoctrination in schools: School choice(The Daily Signal) – Education freedom is the “great equalizer” and has “the biggest impact” on preventing indoctrination in the schools, proclaimed Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds. “You can… Read More
Public Education
Iowa leads way on education freedom(The Daily Signal) – In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, families bear the twin burdens of inflation and indoctrination. Parents continue to witness their children being taught divisive,… Read More
Government
Iowa legislators pass second-round-bill to ban abortions(The Center Square) – Iowa legislators, in a special session Tuesday, again passed a bill to forbid doctors from performing an abortion once the doctor detects the unborn child’s cardiac… Read More
Government
Iowa nixes lessons on gender identity, sexual orientation in K-6 classrooms(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a piece of legislation Friday prohibiting lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation from K-6 public and charter school… Read More
Public Education
Iowa Senate confirms school choice advocate as Department of Education directorThe Iowa Senate voted 37-13 to confirm the appointment of school choice champion Chad Aldis as head of the state’s Department of Education. Last fall, the Republicans won a super… Read More
National
Republican governors urge Biden administration to take action at border(The Center Square) – A group of 20 Republican governors sent a letter Tuesday to President Joe Biden urging him to secure the southern border and stem the influx of… Read More