Erin Murphy
Globe Gazette
Des Moines, IA, United States
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Recent articles by Erin:
Meat back on the table for SNAP users; so are new rules
Republicans say they plan to amend the bill and eliminate only candy and soda, except for zero-calorie sodas. → Read More
Meat back on the table, Iowa debate continues over hurdles for food assistance program
Still, opponents say SNAP identity verification and work requirements are too burdensome for recipients and not cost-effective for government. → Read More
Tenure ban shelved again, but more reviews may be proposed
A tenure ban is shelved again, but more reviews of faculty may be proposed. → Read More
State-funded private school financial aid bill awaits Gov. Reynolds' signature
A proposal for state-funded savings accounts for Iowa parents to pay for private school would cost the state roughly $345 million annually once fully implemented, according to a nonpartisan analysis. → Read More
Iowa’s private schools could grow as state money hits
The projected $340 million annual program could lead to more private schools, since many current schools are near or at capacity. → Read More
Iowa’s private schools could grow as state money hits
New money pouring into the private school industry could lead to the creation of more private schools in Iowa. → Read More
Meatless SNAP: Iowa bill would cut meat, poultry and more from food assistance program
The bill, introduced by Iowa House Republicans, could be amended to include more foods, Speaker Pat Grassley says, → Read More
A look at recent changes to Iowa tax law, and whether they impact this year’s returns
A look at recent changes to Iowa state tax law, and whether they will show up when Iowans file their tax returns this year. → Read More
Opponents, supporters of Republicans’ private school funding bill flood hearing
The first legislative hearing on Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal drew dozens upon dozens of Iowans. → Read More
Reynolds reshaping Iowa state government
The governor has proposed a significant streamlining of state agencies, and placed a 4-year pause on regulatory rule-making → Read More
Opponents, supporters of Republicans’ private school funding bill flood hearing
The first legislative hearing on Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal drew dozens upon dozens of Iowans. → Read More
Buoyed by electoral success, Iowa GOP vows more conservative policies
Republican leaders laid out some priorities and called for ‘bold’ action Monday, the first day of the 2023 session of the Iowa Legislature. → Read More
Shortages of court reporters, contract attorneys haunt Iowa’s courts
Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Christensen said the judicial branch is working to solve the shortages of court reporters and contract attorneys in order to avoid delayed justice. → Read More
Gov. Kim Reynolds expands proposal for school choice law
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds used her sixth Condition of the State address and larger Republican majorities in the Iowa Legislature to double down on and expand her push for school choice legislation. → Read More
Condition of the State: Reynolds expands her proposal for school choice law
She calls for spending nearly $107M on it in the first year. → Read More
Gov. Kim Reynolds calls for 3.3% increase in state spending
The budget, which now goes before state lawmakers, includes her proposed private school scholarships → Read More
Iowa GOP vows more conservative policies
Iowa Republicans hold commanding agenda-setting majorities — 34-16 in the Senate and 64-36 in the House. → Read More
Buoyed by electoral success, Iowa GOP vows more conservative policies
Republican leaders laid out some priorities and called for ‘bold’ action Monday, the first day of the 2023 session of the Iowa Legislature. → Read More
The 2023 Legislature: Diversity rises, still lags
A look at the numbers ahead of the 90th Iowa General Assembly, which begins today. → Read More
Tom Miller reflects on ending his run as nation’s longest-serving attorney general
Longest-serving state attorney general in U.S. history leaves next week → Read More