On this edition of Iowa Press, Rep. Cindy Axne (D-West Des Moines), congresswoman for Iowa’s 3rd District, discusses the infrastructure bill and other work in Washington, D.C., as well as redistricting in Iowa. 
Joining moderator Kay Henderson at the Iowa Press table are Clay Masters, Morning Edition host and lead political reporter for Iowa Public Radio, and Stephen Gruber-Miller, political reporter for The Des Moines Register.

Representative Cindy Axne

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.

Representative Cindy Axne

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