On this edition of Iowa Press, we convene a group of reporters for a roundtable discussion about Iowa politics, water quality and the environment, and more. Reporters include Kay Henderson, news director for Radio Iowa, Erin Murphy, Des Moines bureau chief for Lee Enterprises, and Perry Beeman, senior reporter for Iowa Capital Dispatch. 
Program support provided by: Associated General Contractors of Iowa, Iowa Bankers Association and FUELIowa.
Recorded: 7/9/2021

Reporters Roundtable: Environmental Issues

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

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 Senate President Amy Sinclair

On this edition of Iowa Press, Rich Nesmith and Sheriff Tony Thompson discuss the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system.

Reporters Roundtable: Environmental Issues

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