On Iowa Politics Podcast

On this week's episode we take one last look in the rearview mirror at the 2024 legislative session. We'll talk about traffic cameras in the Quad Cities. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson discusses aid to Ukraine and her recent visit with the Ukrainian president.Iowa legislation, including hands-free driving bill and distracted driving concerns.Lawmakers struggle to reach agreement on new bills, including hands-free driving bill.Law enforcement and safety advocates have been pushing for a hands-free driving bill to crack down on distracted driving.Despite overwhelming Senate support, the bill was held up in the House due to libertarian concerns about individual rights.Opposition to hands-free driving bill largely unheard of, with insurance industry and representatives speaking in support.Iowa politics, judicial appointments, and legislative relationships.Governor Reynolds seeks more control over judicial appointments.Erin Murphy expects more of the same in the relationship between the House and Senate Republicans,