Gov. Kim Reynolds Signs Sweeping DEI Restrictions Into Law

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs sweeping DEI restrictions into law

Iowa's new law prohibits state-funded diversity, equity and inclusion activities in schools and local governments, effective July.

Iowa governor signs bill banning DEI

Iowa governor Kim Reynolds, a Republican, signed into law an education-funding bill with anti-DEI provisions.

Governor Reynolds signs series of bills into law

Hunter 05/28/25 Governor Kim Reynolds signed a series of bills passed by the Iowa Legislature this session into law Tuesday. Among the 17 bills signed was a family leave program for state workers.  New mothers will get four weeks of paid leave, and new parents who do not give birth will get one week of paid leave.  State employees who adopt a child also will be provided with four weeks of paid leave. Reynolds also signed legislation banning citi…