Erin Murphy
@erindmurphy.bsky.social
Proud husband and father. Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette. Iowa Capitol Press Association President. Wisconsin sports fan. Star Wars geek. [email protected] https://www.thegazette.com/users/profile/erin%20murphy/
And we are expecting Gov. Kim Reynolds to sign it into law yet tonight. www.thegazette.com/news/state/i...
Iowa lawmakers approve $1.4 billion in tax breaks for steel plant
The tax breaks, which would be the most for a project in state history, are being considered Friday during a special session of the Iowa Legislature.
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October 3, 2026 at 12:31 AM
And we are expecting Gov. Kim Reynolds to sign it into law yet tonight. www.thegazette.com/news/state/i...
As the proposal progresses through the legislative process today, we have updated our story with quotes from Mesabi Metallics CEO Joe Broking and IEDA Dir. Debi Durham from today's legislative hearing. www.thegazette.com/news/state/i...
October 2, 2026 at 7:10 PM
As the proposal progresses through the legislative process today, we have updated our story with quotes from Mesabi Metallics CEO Joe Broking and IEDA Dir. Debi Durham from today's legislative hearing. www.thegazette.com/news/state/i...
State tax breaks for a planned, $15 billion steel plant in Lee County in SE Iowa are on the legislative agenda today at the Iowa Capitol.
What they're discussing today: www.thegazette.com/news/state/i...
What the candidates for Iowa governor think about it: www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
What they're discussing today: www.thegazette.com/news/state/i...
What the candidates for Iowa governor think about it: www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Iowa lawmakers consider $1.4 billion tax breaks for planned steel plant
DES MOINES — Nearly $1.4 billion in state tax breaks would be awarded to a Minnesota-based, India-owned company that plans to build a $15 billion steel plant in Lee County
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October 2, 2026 at 5:35 PM
State tax breaks for a planned, $15 billion steel plant in Lee County in SE Iowa are on the legislative agenda today at the Iowa Capitol.
What they're discussing today: www.thegazette.com/news/state/i...
What the candidates for Iowa governor think about it: www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
What they're discussing today: www.thegazette.com/news/state/i...
What the candidates for Iowa governor think about it: www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Q: What do Iowa's candidates for governor, Zach Lahn and Rob Sand, think about state tax incentives for the planned new steel plant in SE Iowa?
A (because I asked 'em yesterday): www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
A (because I asked 'em yesterday): www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Rob Sand, Zach Lahn talk steel plant, incentives
Zach Lahn and Rob Sand, the Republican and Democratic candidates for Iowa governor, both advise ‘stair-step’ incentives for new steel plant in Iowa.
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October 1, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Q: What do Iowa's candidates for governor, Zach Lahn and Rob Sand, think about state tax incentives for the planned new steel plant in SE Iowa?
A (because I asked 'em yesterday): www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
A (because I asked 'em yesterday): www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Couple one, two people here tonight for this Rob Sand campaign event at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines.
September 30, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Couple one, two people here tonight for this Rob Sand campaign event at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines.
September 29, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has called a special session to amend the state's economic development program for large business ventures. The move comes a day after the announcement that a company plans to build the largest-ever steel plant in the U.S. in SE Iowa.
September 29, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has called a special session to amend the state's economic development program for large business ventures. The move comes a day after the announcement that a company plans to build the largest-ever steel plant in the U.S. in SE Iowa.
A $15 billion steel plant, the largest in U.S. history, is coming to Iowa. President Trump will announce this afternoon from the Oval Office. All according to the White House. www.thegazette.com/news/state/l...
Largest-ever U.S. steel plant coming to Iowa, White House says
Mesabi Metallics plans a $15 billion investment that will create 1,750 new jobs, the White House says
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September 28, 2026 at 3:23 PM
A $15 billion steel plant, the largest in U.S. history, is coming to Iowa. President Trump will announce this afternoon from the Oval Office. All according to the White House. www.thegazette.com/news/state/l...
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Democratic Iowa Gubernatorial Nominee @robsandia.bsky.social talks about the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa during an interview with @erindmurphy.bsky.social for the On Iowa Politics Podcast. Full episode: www.thegazette.com/multimedia/p...
September 25, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Democratic Iowa Gubernatorial Nominee @robsandia.bsky.social talks about the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa during an interview with @erindmurphy.bsky.social for the On Iowa Politics Podcast. Full episode: www.thegazette.com/multimedia/p...
Topics hit w/ @robsandia.bsky.social on On Iowa Politics:
* nonpartisan claims
* how he'd work w/ #ialegis GOP
* how he'd make appointments
* UI Center for Intellectual Freedom
* would he run for POTUS
* more
Read: www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Watch/listen: www.thegazette.com/multimedia/p...
* nonpartisan claims
* how he'd work w/ #ialegis GOP
* how he'd make appointments
* UI Center for Intellectual Freedom
* would he run for POTUS
* more
Read: www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Watch/listen: www.thegazette.com/multimedia/p...
Rob Sand cites COVID audit as proof of his nonpartisan claims
Rob Sand, the state auditor and Democratic candidate for governor, addressed that question and others on The Gazette’s “On Iowa Politics” podcast.
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September 25, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Topics hit w/ @robsandia.bsky.social on On Iowa Politics:
* nonpartisan claims
* how he'd work w/ #ialegis GOP
* how he'd make appointments
* UI Center for Intellectual Freedom
* would he run for POTUS
* more
Read: www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Watch/listen: www.thegazette.com/multimedia/p...
* nonpartisan claims
* how he'd work w/ #ialegis GOP
* how he'd make appointments
* UI Center for Intellectual Freedom
* would he run for POTUS
* more
Read: www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Watch/listen: www.thegazette.com/multimedia/p...
Reposted by Erin Murphy
@robsandia.bsky.social talks about water quality during an interview with The Gazette's @erindmurphy.bsky.social for the On Iowa Politics Podcast. Listen to the full episode: www.thegazette.com/multimedia/p...
September 25, 2026 at 5:49 PM
@robsandia.bsky.social talks about water quality during an interview with The Gazette's @erindmurphy.bsky.social for the On Iowa Politics Podcast. Listen to the full episode: www.thegazette.com/multimedia/p...
Iowa Republicans mulling special session to pass tax breaks for possible new steel plant in SE Iowa www.thegazette.com/news/state/i...
A special session to pass steel plant tax breaks? Maybe
Iowa Republican statehouse leaders are considering a special legislative session to create tax incentives for a potential new steel plant in southeast Iowa.
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September 25, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Iowa Republicans mulling special session to pass tax breaks for possible new steel plant in SE Iowa www.thegazette.com/news/state/i...
On the latest On Iowa Politics podcast, just like so many other people do on this solemn anniversary, we remember where we were when ... www.thegazette.com/multimedia/p...
On Iowa Politics Podcast: Potential running mate issues in gubernatorial race
This week, we talk about upcoming debates and potential running mate issues in Iowa’s gubernatorial election, and we’ll recall 9/11.
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September 11, 2026 at 8:29 PM
On the latest On Iowa Politics podcast, just like so many other people do on this solemn anniversary, we remember where we were when ... www.thegazette.com/multimedia/p...
On the latest On Iowa Politics podcast:
* more towns discuss data centers
* Meta settlement
* Save Our Bacon
* Iowa GOP ticket
+ Stick around for my embarrassing Iowa State Fair confession; and please remember the On Iowa Politics podcast is a safe space.
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* more towns discuss data centers
* Meta settlement
* Save Our Bacon
* Iowa GOP ticket
+ Stick around for my embarrassing Iowa State Fair confession; and please remember the On Iowa Politics podcast is a safe space.
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On Iowa Politics Podcast: Iowa and the $126M Meta Settlement
This week, we discuss Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and the $17.1 billion-dollar multistage settlement with Meta over child safety. Iowa is guaranteed to receive $126 million in the settlement,
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August 31, 2026 at 3:50 PM
On the latest On Iowa Politics podcast:
* more towns discuss data centers
* Meta settlement
* Save Our Bacon
* Iowa GOP ticket
+ Stick around for my embarrassing Iowa State Fair confession; and please remember the On Iowa Politics podcast is a safe space.
www.thegazette.com/multimedia/p...
* more towns discuss data centers
* Meta settlement
* Save Our Bacon
* Iowa GOP ticket
+ Stick around for my embarrassing Iowa State Fair confession; and please remember the On Iowa Politics podcast is a safe space.
www.thegazette.com/multimedia/p...
I spent a day last week covering three Zach Lahn campaign town halls in Eastern Iowa. Here's what I saw and heard: www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Swaying minds: Lahn makes his case in Iowa’s gubernatorial campaign
Zach Lahn, the Republican candidate for Iowa governor, made his pitch and converted some into supporters during a busy week on the campaign trail.
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August 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
I spent a day last week covering three Zach Lahn campaign town halls in Eastern Iowa. Here's what I saw and heard: www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
I spent a day this week covering three Rob Sand campaign town halls in Central Iowa. Here's what I saw and heard: www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
‘Looking for change:’ Iowa voters, including Republicans, responding to Sand
During 3 events on one day this week, Democratic Iowa candidate for governor Rob Sand made impressions on hundreds, including some Republicans.
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July 31, 2026 at 5:06 PM
I spent a day this week covering three Rob Sand campaign town halls in Central Iowa. Here's what I saw and heard: www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Iowa Democratic caucuses again left out of early-voting window by national party leaders. #FITN no more for Iowa Democrats, even with 2 new states added to the party's early window. www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Iowa Democratic caucuses left out of early vote again
Iowa Democrats’ bid to have their first-in-the-nation presidential precinct caucuses restored proved unsuccessful Friday.
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July 24, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Iowa Democratic caucuses again left out of early-voting window by national party leaders. #FITN no more for Iowa Democrats, even with 2 new states added to the party's early window. www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Emails reveal a behind-the-scenes power struggle has erupted over the University of Iowa's new Center for Intellectual Freedom. From the venerable @vanessamiller12.bsky.social: www.thegazette.com/news/emails-...
Emails show Center for Intellectual Freedom power struggle
Since lawmakers last year created a new Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa, a behind-the-scenes power struggle has erupted, hindering the center’s progress and deepening politic...
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July 17, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Emails reveal a behind-the-scenes power struggle has erupted over the University of Iowa's new Center for Intellectual Freedom. From the venerable @vanessamiller12.bsky.social: www.thegazette.com/news/emails-...
If anyone out there knows (or knew, please forgive me if that's the case) a Jonathan Pederson of Mason City, now would be a good time to reach out to him or his family. www.thegazette.com/news/state/b...
Baseball apparently signed by Pete Rose among unclaimed Iowa treasures
A baseball apparently autographed by one of the greatest teams in professional sports history is among items unclaimed by Iowa owners.
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July 15, 2026 at 7:52 PM
If anyone out there knows (or knew, please forgive me if that's the case) a Jonathan Pederson of Mason City, now would be a good time to reach out to him or his family. www.thegazette.com/news/state/b...
Gov. Kim Reynolds on her administration keeping former Iowa HHS Director/Senate-rejected Larry Johnson in leadership: "very important that we have some consistency." www.thegazette.com/news/state/g...
Governor backs keeping Larry Johnson in key agency
Reynolds said her administration kept Larry Johnson as an Iowa HHS leader — despite Senate Democrats’ rejection of his appointment — to ensure consistency in agency operations.
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July 8, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Gov. Kim Reynolds on her administration keeping former Iowa HHS Director/Senate-rejected Larry Johnson in leadership: "very important that we have some consistency." www.thegazette.com/news/state/g...
At his first public campaign event since winning the June 2 primary election, Iowa Republican candidate for governor Zach Lahn addressed criticism of his travels and fired back at Democratic candidate Rob Sand. www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Zach Lahn pushes back at criticism of residence, travel
In his first public campaign event since the June 2 primary election, Republican Zach Lahn in Tama, Iowa, addressed criticism levied at his campaign over his residence and travels.
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July 3, 2026 at 8:37 PM
At his first public campaign event since winning the June 2 primary election, Iowa Republican candidate for governor Zach Lahn addressed criticism of his travels and fired back at Democratic candidate Rob Sand. www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
The Republican and Democratic candidates for Iowa Lieutenant Governor, as submitted by their respective campaigns.
June 12, 2026 at 2:48 PM
The Republican and Democratic candidates for Iowa Lieutenant Governor, as submitted by their respective campaigns.
Zach Lahn has named his running mate. The tickets for Iowa's open-seat gubernatorial election are complete. www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Iowa governor candidate Lahn picks state lawmaker Wulf as running mate
Derek Wulf, a state lawmaker and farmer from Hudson, is Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn’s pick for a running mate and lieutenant governor nominee.
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June 12, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Zach Lahn has named his running mate. The tickets for Iowa's open-seat gubernatorial election are complete. www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Ol' Bill once pondered, "What's in a name?" www.thegazette.com/news/electio...
Name confusion leads to challenge of Iowa Libertarian candidate
Iowa Congressional candidate Marco Battaglia’s use of two different names on his paperwork is the subject of a challenge to his spot on the ballot.
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June 10, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Ol' Bill once pondered, "What's in a name?" www.thegazette.com/news/electio...