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BLEEDING HEARTLAND: Who’s who in the Iowa House for 2023

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January 10, 2023

The Iowa House opened its 2023 session on January 9 with 64 Republicans and 36 Democrats, a four-seat gain for the GOP compared to last year. Thirty-eight representatives (24 Republicans and fourteen Democrats) were just elected to the chamber for the first time in November. Two Republicans previously held other legislative offices: Craig Johnson served one […]

BLEEDING HEARTLAND: Who’s who in the Iowa Senate for 2023

By LAURA BELIN Bleeding Heartland

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Statehouses

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January 10, 2023

BLEEDING HEARTLAND: Will Iowans’ loyalty to Kevin McCarthy be rewarded?

By LAURA BELIN Bleeding Heartland

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Statehouses

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January 9, 2023

FDA approves abortion pills, but only handful of Midwestern states may benefit

By Richard Eberwein

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Statehouses

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January 6, 2023

While these new rules will make it easier for patients needing the medication for abortion or miscarriage treatment, states like Iowa and Wisconsin will not be affected as their laws heavily restrict abortion.