United States===Iowa

United States===Iowa's K-12 public school system is directly affected by the new funding legislation, which provides a 2% State Supplemental Aid rate. The state will also take on an expected $42.2 million in funding for school districts on the budget guarantee.

United States===Iowa has enacted a new law that bans local nondiscrimination protections based on gender identity, rolling back civil rights code. This action has led to a decrease in civil rights complaints accepted for investigation and the rejection of birth certificate sex designation changes.

United States===Iowa can now enforce a law restricting LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classrooms and banning certain books, following a favorable appellate court ruling. This decision allows the state to proceed with its legislative agenda regarding education and parental rights.

United States===Iowa is an agriculture-dependent state experiencing severe nitrate pollution in its waterways, exacerbated by climate change. The state's farm lobby has opposed mandatory regulations on farm chemicals, contributing to the ongoing water quality issues.

United States===Iowa settled a federal lawsuit regarding its voter verification process, agreeing to not solely rely on driver's license records for citizenship data in the three months before an election. This settlement aims to safeguard the voting rights of naturalized citizens.