Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds approved the full state standings budget, Senate File 659, Wednesday after emergency response systems officials asked her to veto a provision over concerns it would lead to budget uncertainty for local 911 boards.

" . . . Senate File 383 includes expensive, unneeded provisions that are going to drive up the costs of pharmacy services in Iowa without any discernable improvement in patient care. Iowans – including businesses and employees – will bear these costs at the pharmacy counter and in the structure of their health care plans.

Law enforcement agencies and 911 operators across the state opposed the legislation, saying it would be a detriment to local emergency centers.

It’s been just over 24 hours since Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced she was vetoing a bill that would add restrictions around building pipelines in the state, but the gloves are already off for some elected lawmakers in the party.

Iowa's Medicaid program will no longer cover gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies for transgender Iowans.

DES MOINES — Those on Iowa Medicaid will not receive coverage from the program for gender-affirming care under a state budget signed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday.