August 2, 2026

Republican Zach Lahn says if he’s elected governor, he will push to offer public schools “innovation waivers” from things like mandatory testing or some high school graduation requirements, so schools create a portfolio of experiences that fit each student. “The question is: ‘How do we make our public schools better?’” Lahn said this weekend. “And […] View Full Story

A former federal prosecutor says Republican Governor Kim Reynolds should use already existing fraud fighting options rather than wait for a task force report on Medicaid fraud. Reynolds appointed the task force this summer. Attorney Kevin Techau led the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals when Democrat Tom Vilsack was governor. During a news conference […] View Full Story