Terry Branstad News

Copyright 2014, Des Moines Register & Tribune Company With the job approval rating for Gov. Terry Branstad rising and state Sen. Jack Hatch showing no momentum among Iowa voters, the 2014 governor race remains the incumbent's to lose.

On the March 7th Agribusiness Report: political turmoil in Ukraine continues to impact farmers in the U.S. U.S. Grains Council directors say 80% of the country's export has already shipped as the currency continues to quickly lose its value.

Cracking down on bullying in Iowa schools has been a priority this year for Gov. Terry Branstad, but lawmakers have criticized two competing bills and are seeking changes to the proposals.

Sioux City's mayor says he doesn't have sympathy for South Dakotans ticketed by his city's automated speed cameras.

Gov. Terry Branstad has called on Iowans to donate to a relief fund for Yamanashi Prefecture, Iowa's sister state since 1960.

Iowa Realty scored a victory Thursday in its continuing dispute with Keller Williams, when a state board rejected a rule requiring real estate agents to tell their clients how they split commissions with other brokers.

The Johnston school district will be one of 39 Iowa districts to establish a new teacher leadership program after being awarded a $1.98 million state grant this week.

IOWA JOINS LAWSUIT OPPOSING CALIFORNIA'S EGG PRODUCTION LAW Mar. 7, 2014 Source: Iowa Governor's Office news release Gov. Branstad today joined a lawsuit in the Eastern District of California opposing California's egg-production law that discriminates against Iowa's egg producers.

Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds stopped in Bloomfield Thursday morning to tour Davencorp Welding and Fabrication Inc. The morning's stop was just one on a tour around the state visiting local businesses.

Firetrucks were dispatched about 9 p.m. Wednesday after someone reported a dryer fire.

Gov. Terry Branstad says he has joined a lawsuit seeking to strike down a California law regulating the living conditions of chickens.

New Johnston school boundaries are still not finalized, but some people want to send the School Board a message before a decision is made.

Top leaders in the Senate and House said Thursday they have told both sides in an ongoing dispute over ending dog racing in Iowa to resolve their differences yet this session.

Gov. Terry Branstad says he has joined a lawsuit seeking to strike down a California law regulating the living conditions of chickens.

Jury selection is scheduled Thursday in Keokuk, Iowa at the perjury trial of an ex-felon charged with illegally voting.

The chief executive of central Iowa's main economic development group called on the region's business leaders to support a rail line that would connect Des Moines to Chicago.

It's not that everything's coming up roses for the Republican Governors Associationa but they're getting some encouraging numbers.

The Iowa Republican Party announced Wednesday that the House Budget Committee chairman and 2012 GOP vice presidential nominee will headline the party's major "Lincoln Dinner" on April 11 in Cedar Rapids.

Legislative leaders from both parties in the House and Senate have accomplished the rare task of agreeing on figures for the state budget for the fiscal year beginning in July.

Mitt Romney waded into the crowded Iowa Senate race Wednesday, throwing his support behind state Sen. Joni Ernst in the contested GOP primary.