Governor Kim Reynolds didn’t get to sign the bill she wanted addressing child care this legislative session so she’s decided to take steps on her own; Speaking of the governor, she was also a guest on Iowa Press this weekend and Kathie peeked at the transcript. She didn’t commit on signing or not signing the eminent domain bill and may be bailing on no state income tax; US District Judge Stephen Locher upheld parts of the state’s ‘don’t say gay/trans’ law that was passed in 2023 while finding others unconstitutional. Laura helps us understand the decision and the reasoning behind it; We discussing Attorney General Brenna Bird’s visit to the US/Mexico border; We cap things off with reaction to Randy Feenstra’s first ad for governor. Anybody want to count the Trump references for us? Thanks to all veterans and those that paid the ultimate price to uphold and defend our freedom this Memorial Day weekend.

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