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Fave 5: Caleb McCullough's favorite articles of 2022

CALEB MCCULLOUGH
Dec 30, 2022
Dec 30, 2022 Updated Jun 7, 2023
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These stories reflect a busy year in Iowa politics, dominated by an election in November that swept away most of the state's last statewide Democrats and was boosted by visits from national Republicans considering a run for president. Other stories dig into policies that have an impact on Iowans' lives, like drug overdoses and abortion rights.

A closer look: Calendar change throws uncertainty over Iowa caucuses

Turning red: Iowa's independent voters still drive elections

Kansas referendum energizes Iowa abortion rights activists

Former Vice President Mike Pence says his focus is on midterm elections, not presidency

Growing fentanyl overdoses spurs search for solution

Republicans seek to reward Iowa universities that get students enrolled in high-demand fields

“We're not opposed to providing more funding … but we feel we have to get a return from the standpoint of helping fill these high-demand fields," Speaker Pat Grassley said.

GOP lawmakers target lowering property taxes

Republican legislators are clear: They plan to use their majorities in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature to pass legislation that will, in their view, help reduce Iowans’ property taxes.

Iowa Supreme Court should act first on abortion limits, lawmakers say

Leaders in Republican-led Legislature say they're waiting to see how the court case plays out before taking any more steps to restrict abortion in the state.

3 Iowa departments, serving millions, merging

There is much at stake as the state continues cementing into law the merger of human services, public health and aging into the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

GOP lawmaker modifies plan for filling conservation trust fund

Iowa voters approved a trust fund in 2010 to support statewide water quality and outdoor recreation, yet it has remained empty ever since.

Iowans will have to wait longer for digital ID

The Iowa Department of Transportation has delayed the public launch of its digital driver's license, or "mobile ID," as it seeks to develop and test a newer version.

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Republicans seek to reward Iowa universities that get students enrolled in high-demand fields

GOP lawmakers target lowering property taxes

Iowa Supreme Court should act first on abortion limits, lawmakers say

3 Iowa departments, serving millions, merging

GOP lawmaker modifies plan for filling conservation trust fund

Iowans will have to wait longer for digital ID

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