TCR’s Iowa Government News
The House is in Order! Excitement and optimism filled the air this week in Des Moines as we called the 87th General Assembly to order. The week was largely ceremonial with speeches from legislative leaders, the Governor, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Even with all of the pomp and circumstance throughout the week,…
A new version of the January 2017 Newsletter is available for viewing: Click the link below to view the PDF version: Caucus Newsletter – January 12 In this edition: Governor Branstad Unveils FY 2018, 2019 Budget Proposals Future Ready Iowa –What is it? Changing the School Funding Law Provide Input on Iowa’s Every Student Succeeds…
Kicking off the 2017 Session With the holidays in the past and a new year upon us, newfound optimism is always afoot. I am grateful for the time I was able to spend with family and friends over Christmas and hope you all had an opportunity to do so as well. A few weeks back,…
A new version of the December 2016 Newsletter is available for viewing. Click the link below to view the PDF version: Caucus Newsletter – December 15 In this edition: Revenue Estimating Conference Moves FY 2017, 2018 Revenue Down Again IEDA: November Board Meeting Recap and High Quality Jobs Program Snapshot Update Draft Social Studies Standards Need…
House Republicans Release Committee Assignments (DES MOINES) – Today, Speaker Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) announced committee assignments for the 87th General Assembly: 2017 Committees Committees by Member