Politics Notebook

A long night of debate in the Iowa Senate resulted in the passage of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ state government realignment bill, a bill prohibiting transgender youth from using restrooms that align with their gender identity, and a bill prohibiting gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. The bills now move to the house for consideration. The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Republicans passed several key agenda items Tuesday...