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It's fine to use news articles & issue reports about the broader issue/problem a bill addresses, even if it doesn't mention the specific bill. Information about the broader issue can help you establish why a specific bill might be an effective or ineffective solution.

Under the Golden Dome
Iowa Public Radio podcast about the Iowa legislature.
NexisUni (formerly Lexis-Nexis)
News from national and regional publications.
Cedar Falls-Waterloo Courier
Rod Library subscription. CatID required off-campus. Search for specific topics.
Select Newspaper Source Plus for new issues (1 day delay). Use Courier webpage for selected issues (has online ads & article limit).
Des Moines Register
Rod Library subscription. Valid CatID required off-campus. Search for specific topics.
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Advanced Google search for .gov sources
Especially good for statistics & legislation. Enter .gov in "site or domain". Example Google search: education bill iowa site:.gov
CQ Researcher
Collection of reports covering political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Includes a wealth of resources on controversial topics, including pro & con viewpoint articles, reference articles that provide context, full-text magazines, academic journals, and newspapers, primary source documents, statistics, & more.