On this edition of Iowa Press, our guests are Anson Marston Distinguished Professor and London Professor of Power Systems Engineering at Iowa State University Jim McCalley, and Stu Anderson, director of the Transportation Development Division of the Iowa Department of Transportation. They discuss the latest federal infrastructure bill negotiations and expectations and what it could mean for Iowa.

Iowa Infrastructure

Each week Iowa Press explores the issues affecting the lives of Iowans. Newsmakers, policy makers and elected officials join capitol reporters in a weekly discussion.

News

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand discusses the work his office is doing, Iowa Democrats, politics and his future.

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand

Rita Hart, chair of the Democratic Party of Iowa, discusses this week’s primary elections as campaigns shift focus toward the November general election, as well as other party business.

Democratic Party Chair of Iowa

Barry Anderson, Clay County supervisor, and Mark Campbell, Webster County supervisor, who both serve on the board of directors for the Iowa State Association of Counties, discuss important issues, challenges and opportunities at the county government level.

County Supervisors

Kelly Garcia, director of the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services discusses the work of the state’s largest agency, which now includes public health and human services under one umbrella.

Iowa Department of Health & Human Services Director

Iowa Senate president Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton) discusses the 2024 legislative session.

Iowa Infrastructure

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