Reynolds discusses plans for tax cuts, public safety and Iowa's budget in wide-ranging interview

Iowa Down Ballot podcast: Condition of the State review

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered her 2026 Condition of the State address in the Iowa House chambers Jan. 13, 2026. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa Down Ballot with Dave Price 1/17/26 by Iowa Writers Collaborative Laura Belin of Bleeding Heartland and Kathie Obradovich of Iowa Capital Dispatch join Dave to recap week one of the Iowa legislative session. Read on Substack Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State message laid out her …

Reynolds discusses plans for tax cuts, public safety and Iowa's budget in wide-ranging interview

As lawmakers begin the 2026 session, Reynolds’ proposals set the stage for a year of high-stakes decisions that could shape Iowa long after she leaves office.

Gov. Kim Reynolds unveils property tax proposal at 2026 Condition of the State (copy)

As Gov. Kim Reynolds spoke Tuesday on her proposals on property taxes, veterans’ benefits and health initiatives this session in her Condition of the State message, she said finding ways to spend government funding effectively is key to all of…

Iowa’s governor keeping tabs on pipeline bills, won’t propose her own

Governor Kim Reynolds has released a number of detailed plans this week that she’s asking legislators to pass, but she does not plan to present her own bill to resolve the stalemate over property rights and the proposed carbon pipeline. “I didn’t introduce anything because I knew both chambers were working on something,” Reynolds said […]

6 takeaways from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' 2026 Condition of the State

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered a packed legislative agenda to lawmakers in her annual Condition of the State address on Tuesday.

SEN. GUTH: Eminent domain, CO2 pipeline issue must be addressed early in session

The Iowa legislature reconvened on Monday, Jan. 12. The first day was mainly organizational and catching up with those we haven’t seen for eight months. Tuesday, the Governor gave her Condition of the State speech that often sets the tone for the session.  Her first action was to honor fallen and injured National Guard members.  Family members of many National Guard currently deployed were in attendance.  I was pleased to see Lincoln Jost of my …