The author of a bill to establish a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses says it will be considered in a House committee next week. Representative Bobby Kaufmann’s bill would block the bid for a new casino in Cedar Rapids.

Iowa lawmakers have introduced bills that could block a proposed Cedar Rapids casino by creating a five-year moratorium on state licenses. The legislations were introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature this week, potentially thwarting backers' hopes for a new $275 million gambling facility.

Iowa lawmakers are looking to fast-track a bill halting new gaming licenses, potentially blocking Linn County's third try for a casino.

An Iowa GOP lawmaker has introduced a gambling gaming license moratorium bill that could foil Cedar Rapids' plans to bring a casino to town. The legislation com

Bills to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa have been introduced by Republicans in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature.

A new bill introduced in the Iowa General Assembly aims to regulate the licensing of gambling games, including a moratorium on issuing new licenses until 2030. The bill, proposed by the Committee on Ways and Means and chaired by State Rep.

An Iowa state senator has introduced a bill that would place a 5 year moratorium on new gaming licenses in Iowa. Senator Jeff Reichman, a republican from Lee County, introduced the bill Wednesday. If enacted it would place a hold on new gaming licenses in Iowa until July 2030.

Lawmakers are gathering at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines to begin the Iowa Legislature's 2025 session. Follow along for updates.

Wilton, intends to file a bill that would enact a five-year moratorium on issuing new casino licenses in the state, through June 30, 2030.

Iowa lawmakers are expected to again consider a moratorium blocking the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission from awarding new gaming licenses in the state.

As the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission nears its Feb. 6 meeting on a proposed Cedar Rapids casino, Iowa lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday to set a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses.

Iowa legislative session begins on Monday and a key lawmaker plans to propose a moratorium on new casinos in Iowa. Representative Bobby Kaufmann's bill would ultimately block the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission from considering a casino license application from Cedar Rapids.