Skylar Tallal

Des Moines

Statehouse Reporter at Sinclair Broadcast Group

Statehouse reporter for @iowasnewsnow .Political Enthusiast. Email: [email protected]

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GOP lawmakers say they're still working on PBM reform proposal

6 days ago | cbs2iowa.com | Skylar Tallal

DES Moines, Iowa — Pharmacists are calling on lawmakers to make changes to how pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, operate in Iowa. PBMs are the middlemen in the pharmacy supply chain that play a role in managing drug costs. Since 2014, 204 Iowa pharmacies have closed, according to the Iowa Pharmacy Association — with at least 29 of those shutting their doors just last year. Now, other pharmacy owners fear they could be next.
Speculation rises as Democrats consider candidates for Iowa governor in 2026

1 week ago | ktvo.com | Skylar Tallal

DES MOINES, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds' announcement that she won't be running for governor in 2026 isn't changing a whole lot for Democrats. "The first time in 20 years that we have no incumbent running for governor," House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst said. "Certainly always easier to run in an open race than it is to, and to win in an open race than it is to, run against an incumbent. But I think, regardless, Iowans want change," Rep. Konfrst said.
Speculation rises as Democrats consider candidates for Iowa governor in 2026

1 week ago | cbs2iowa.com | Skylar Tallal

DES Moines, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds' announcement that she won't be running for governor in 2026 isn't changing a whole lot for Democrats. "The first time in 20 years that we have no incumbent running for governor," House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst said. "Certainly always easier to run in an open race than it is to, and to win in an open race than it is to, run against an incumbent. But I think, regardless, Iowans want change," Rep. Konfrst said.
House lawmakers investigate misallocation of Iowa court fees

1 week ago | ktvo.com | Skylar Tallal

Font familyFont colorCharacter edgeCharacter edge colorBackground colorWindow colorTOPICS:Iowa court feesMisallocationGovernment Oversight CommitteeProgramming errorsDistribution issuesLegislative fixState auditor's reportVictim compensation fundLawmakers are looking for answers on how millions of dollars in court fees were misallocated over the last few years.
House lawmakers investigate misallocation of Iowa court fees

1 week ago | cbs2iowa.com | Skylar Tallal

Lawmakers are looking for answers on how millions of dollars in court fees were misallocated over the last few years. The Government Oversight Committee in the House held a hearing Wednesday, where they asked Iowa Judicial Branch representatives how this happened, whether the issue has been resolved, and what needs to change going forward.
Iowa Republicans hint at 2026 gubernatorial bids after Reynolds' announcement

1 week ago | cbs2iowa.com | Skylar Tallal

A few top Republican leaders in Iowa are already hinting at a possible run for governor in 2026 — just days after Gov. Kim Reynolds announced she won’t seek a third term. “On the other hand, we are gonna have a lot of people that are gonna test the waters on this,” said Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann. “So we are gonna have, I believe, a very robust primary — and that’s not bad for a party either.”So far, state Rep.
Iowa Republicans hint at 2026 gubernatorial bids after Reynolds' announcement

1 week ago | ktvo.com | Skylar Tallal

A few top Republican leaders in Iowa are already hinting at a possible run for governor in 2026 — just days after Gov. Kim Reynolds announced she won’t seek a third term. “On the other hand, we are gonna have a lot of people that are gonna test the waters on this,” said Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann. “So we are gonna have, I believe, a very robust primary — and that’s not bad for a party either.”So far, state Rep.
Election bill reforming the recount process heads to Gov. Kim Reynold's desk

1 week ago | ktvo.com | Skylar Tallal

A bill reforming Iowa's election recount process is heading to Governor Kim Reynold's desk. Currently, candidates can request a recount regardless of the margins. But under this new bill, candidates for statehouse and local races could only request a recount if they're within 1% or 50 votes, whichever is lower, of the apparent winner. That margin narrows to just .15% for statewide or federal candidates.
Election bill reforming the recount process heads to Gov. Kim Reynold's desk

1 week ago | cbs2iowa.com | Skylar Tallal

A bill reforming Iowa's election recount process is heading to Governor Kim Reynold's desk. Currently, candidates can request a recount regardless of the margins. But under this new bill, candidates for statehouse and local races could only request a recount if they're within 1% or 50 votes, whichever is lower, of the apparent winner. That margin narrows to just .15% for statewide or federal candidates.
Iowa Senate advances bill prioritizing in-state students for UI medical, dental programs

1 week ago | cbs2iowa.com | Skylar Tallal

Iowa Senators on Monday moved forward with a bill that would require 80% of students admitted to the University of Iowa's medicine and dentistry programs to have ties to Iowa. Republicans are hoping this will help fill shortages in Iowa's health care system. However, Democrats aren't sure this is the way to go. They have concerns that it could disenfranchise out-of-state students from attending UI, and potentially let less qualified students in.