BW INSIGHTS

2019 Legislative Session - Week 2

Despite having less time due to the MLK Day holiday, lawmakers significantly picked up their pace for the second week of the 2019 legislative session. With each chamber filing more than 100 bills between Tuesday and Friday, there are now at least 350 measures up for consideration. Meanwhile, Rep. Michael Bergan (R-Dorchester) is one step closer to... Read More

2019 Legislative Session - Week 1

Monday, January 14th marked the first day of the 2019 legislative session as thirty-one new lawmakers were sworn-in to office. Republicans maintained their “trifecta” with Governor Reynolds’ November victory and their retained majorities in the Iowa Senate and House. The Senate Republicans increased their caucus by three seats as they now have 32... Read More