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.

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

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.

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.

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

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - 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.

Iowa Republicans last year used their legislative majorities to push through a trove of priorities over the objections of Democrats, passing reforms ranging from an overhaul of education agencies that provide special education and other support services to school districts in Iowa, to tax cuts to illegal immigration enforcement.

House Speaker Pat Grassley says he’d like to ensure a new moratorium on casinos would have enough votes to pass the Senate and be signed into law by the governor before the House takes a vote on the proposal.