Iowa

With a Jan. 15 date for the state caucus, Iowa continues to be a key state to watch in the 2024 presidential election. A look at two election polls reveals former President Donald Trump has a comfortable lead in the state, but one shows him losing support while the other shows him gaining. Here's a...

A potential rematch of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the two main 2020 presidential candidates, is likely making its way to voters for the 2024 presidential election. A new state poll showed the impact of the legal challenges facing Trump ahead of the election. What Happened: Trump was indicted...

Former President Donald Trump has dominated most Republican polls ahead of the 2024 election, as he seeks to return to the Oval Office. A new poll from a crucial state indicates a narrower lead for Trump compared to national surveys. What Happened: In last week’s national Morning Consult...

Former Vice President Mike Pence humorously suggested carrying a fly swatter to the upcoming GOP debate. What Happened: Pence, during a campaign stop at the Iowa State Fair, made a light-hearted comment about his strategy for the first GOP debate, The Hill reported. The former vice...

Former Vice President Mike Pence was confronted and called “traitor” by supporters of Donald Trump during his visit to the Iowa State Fair, HuffPost reports. Pence was on his way to a radio interview when individuals wearing "Team Trump" shirts shouted at him. One exclaimed, "MAGA...

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis have been the favorites to win the GOP nomination for many months ahead of the 2024 presidential election. However, with DeSantis experiencing a dip in polling numbers, adjustments have been made within his team. What Happened: The Florida governor has made...

Elon Musk, father of nine, doesn’t plan to leave his multi-billion-dollar businesses to his children, nor any voting shares in his companies when he dies, something former President Donald Trump suggested was an option at a rally last year. In fact, in a recent interview, Musk said he...

Libertarian candidate for governor Rick Stewart opens one of his recent TV ads by questioning Iowa's Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) about her resistance to legalizing marijuana and easing up on arrests for simple possession, reported local media. "What the hell, Kim?" he says....

Iowa Slashes Penalties For Marijana Possession Iowa has lowered penalties for those caught with small amounts of marijuana. Under Senate Study Bill 1226, which passed subcommittee by a unanimous vote, possession of under five grams of marijuana is considered as a simple misdemeanor for a first...

Minnesota Legalization Bill Goes Before House Committee Next Week Minnesotans are one step closer toward the legalization of marijuana. Cannabis reform legislation in the Gopher State is poised to receive its first hearing in the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee on Wednesday, Feb.17...

President Donald Trump has won key swing states of Florida and Iowa, according to the Associated Press. What Happened: The incumbent president has won the 29 electoral votes in Florida, which are key to his securing a second term, according to the AP. AP is also calling Texas...

Akerna (NASDAQ: KERN) confirmed Thursday that two of its MJ Freeway consulting clients obtained the only two medical cannabis dispensary licenses in Iowa. The two awarded winners were Iowa Cannabis Company East and Cannabis Patient Network, the Denver-based software and compliance...

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The signing of the 2018 Farm Bill by President Donald Trump led to a generalized belief that hemp-CBD products had been universally legalized across the country. But recent measures taken by two state legislatures challenge this notion. Last week, two sets of regulations rolled out by the Louisiana...

Tax season is here once again, and many American stock traders filling out federal Schedule D forms are probably wondering why they made so many trades in 2014. However, the federal forms are just the beginning for residents of these 10 states, who are likely asking themselves another question:...