In her address, Chief Justice Susan Christensen asked lawmakers to change Iowa Code to no longer require one magistrate per county.

Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen called Wednesday for a “modernization” of the state’s magistrate system, increasing state district court judge pay and addressing the lack of contract attorneys in the state as top goals for the 2025 legislative session.

Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen will address legislators in her annual Condition of the Judiciary address at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. Christensen, who was reelected last week by the court to another two-year term as chief justice, has led the Iowa Supreme Court since 2020.

Iowa’s top judge is calling on state lawmakers to make reforms to the judicial system this legislative session.

Chief Justice Susan Christensen called for the modernization of the magistrate system, increased judicial pay, and the prioritization of contract attorneys in her annual Condition of the Judiciary Address on Wednesday.

Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen Gave Her Condition Of The Judiciary Address A Philadelphia sports fan, who went on a misogynistic tirade against a female Green Bay Packers fan in viral video, lost his job and won't be allowed to ever attend another Eagles home game, officials said Tuesday.

Chief Justice Susan Christensen spoke to lawmakers during her fifth State of the Judiciary address on Wednesday.

Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen delivered the 2025 State of the Judiciary at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Christensen mentioned the prioritization of contract attorneys,

Lawmakers wrapped up their first week of the 2025 legislative session. Iowa's top leaders laid out their priorities for the session and lawmakers began introduc

Welcome to the first Minute with Mike of our first session of the 91st General Assembly. First of all, I want to thank you! The citizens of House District 7, (Calhoun, Pocahontas, Sac counties and the western side of Webster County) for this unbelievable opportunity to serve you in this beautiful building.

District 11 State Representative Craig Williams (R-Manning) shared reflections via his weekly newsletter on his first week in the Iowa House as the legislative session began. Williams serves as vice c