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Kristi Noem · United States

Two-Thirds of Those in Nonpartisan Poll View GOP’s Tax and Spending Cut Bill Unfavorably • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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Former Congressional Candidate Seeks Third Match Against Miller-Meeks

74% Center coverage: 19 sources

The Democrat who’s faced off against Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) twice and came within 1,000 voters of ousting her last year has announced she’ll try to defeat the incumbent a third time. Christina Bohannan, who formerly served in the Iowa State House, launched her third straight campaign for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, seeking…Republican Party · Iowa See the Story

Sen. Alex Padilla Lashes Out at Trump Administration on Floor of Senate

73% Left coverage: 26 sources

On the floor of the Senate, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla of California once again lashed out at President Donald Trump and his administration on Tuesday, June 17, for what he described as the militarization of Los Angeles, and urged members of Congress and the American people to push back against a president whom Padilla accused of abusing his powers. In blistering remarks just five days after he was forcibly removed from U.S. Secretary of Homeland Se…Donald Trump · Los Angeles See the Story

Central Iowa Water Works Reveals How It Will Address High Nitrate Levels in the Future

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Central Iowa Water Works shared its plan to build new facilities and expand capacity at current facilities during a Tuesday news conference.Iowa, United States · Iowa See the Story

Two-Thirds of Those in Nonpartisan Poll View GOP’s Tax and Spending Cut Bill Unfavorably • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — Republicans and backers of President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again platform support the party’s “big, beautiful bill” as passed by the U.S. House, though Americans overall view the legislation unfavorably, according to a poll released Tuesday by the nonpartisan health research organization KFF. The survey shows that …Taxes · Washington See the Story

Clive Residents Respond to Lawn Watering Ban Amid High Nitrate Levels

71% Center coverage: 7 sources

Clive residents are cooperating with a lawn watering ban as nitrate levels in Central Iowa rivers remain high, with water use dropping significantly.Iowa, United States · Iowa See the Story

Crop and soil conditions stable despite ‘unsettled’ weather • Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Corn grows along south-bound Interstate 35 on June 14, 2025. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa crops continue to rate well, though average rainfall across Iowa last week was less than seven-tenths of an inch and some regions suffered from damaging hail storms. While the average soil moisture conditions rate 70% adequate for topsoil and 60% adequate for subsoil conditions, some regions of the state have much drier conditions, accor…Iowa, United States · Iowa Read Article

Iowa House Pushes for Special Session to Override Reynolds' Veto of Eminent Domain Bill

59% Center coverage: 17 sources

Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley says he has 70 signatures from House members — beyond the two-thirds majority required — to call for a special legislative session to override Gov. Kim Reynolds' veto of House File 639.Kim Reynolds · Des Moines See the Story

Iowa summer food assistance program falls short on convenience, choices, critics say

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Gov. Kim Reynolds’ “healthier and cheaper” alternative to federal summer food assistance programs is again facing criticism that it is less convenient and covers fewer food-insecure Iowans than the national program and offers families fewer choices than initially promised. Reynolds’…Iowa, United States · Iowa See the Story

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Two-Thirds of Those in Nonpartisan Poll View GOP’s Tax and Spending Cut Bill Unfavorably • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Former Congressional Candidate Seeks Third Match Against Miller-Meeks

Sen. Alex Padilla Lashes Out at Trump Administration on Floor of Senate

Central Iowa Water Works Reveals How It Will Address High Nitrate Levels in the Future

Two-Thirds of Those in Nonpartisan Poll View GOP’s Tax and Spending Cut Bill Unfavorably • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Clive Residents Respond to Lawn Watering Ban Amid High Nitrate Levels

Crop and soil conditions stable despite ‘unsettled’ weather • Iowa Capital Dispatch

Iowa House Pushes for Special Session to Override Reynolds' Veto of Eminent Domain Bill

Iowa summer food assistance program falls short on convenience, choices, critics say

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