Monday, March 22nd, 2021

A panel of Iowa budget experts says they expect higher than anticipated state revenue this year and remain cautious about predicting a quick recovery. IPR State Government reporter Katarina Sostaric details how lawmakers are reacting. A lawsuit brought by incarcerated individuals challenging the Iowa Department of Corrections’ handling of the coronavirus will go to trial. IPR’s Kate Payne explains that five inmates held at the Clarinda Correctional Facility have sued the DOC, alleging department policies have infringed on their rights and caused them to contract COVID-19. Plus, Tiffany O’Donnell is expected to announce her bid to run for mayor against Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart.