Syria, Iowa National Guard
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Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered Iowa flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of two members of the Iowa Army National Guard who were killed Saturday in Syria.
After Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on social media that she will not seek reelection to another term as governor, other top Republicans in the state shared their praise. And, a few Democrats used the opportunity to criticize Reynolds' policies.
Flags in Iowa were already at half-staff for former Vice President Dick Cheney, but Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a second order to lower flags on Nov. 13.
New parents working for the state of Iowa will receive guaranteed paid leave under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds, enacting a benefit that supporters across the political spectrum said was an important step toward supporting families.