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A new version of the House Republican newsletter is available for viewing: Caucus Newsletter 1-25-18 In this edition: Are Higher Taxes the Answer to State Revenue Problems? Not So Far For Three States Social Studies Requirements in Our Schools Congress Passes 6-Year Funding for Hawk-I program Traffic Camera Ban Passes Committee All House Republican newsletters…
A new version of the House Republican newsletter is available for viewing: Caucus Newsletter 1-18-18 In this edition: House Republicans Tout Strength of IPERS Legislatures Around the Midwest Convene, start to deal with Budget Issues 3,967 Computer Jobs Currently Open in Iowa Supreme Court to Finally Tackle Online Sales Tax Issue All House Republican newsletters…
A new version of the House Republican newsletter is available for viewing: Caucus Newsletter 1-11-18 In this edition: Governor Reynolds Reveals Budget Proposal for FY 2019 Governor Establishes Education Priorities Federal Rule Change Expands Access t...
A new version of the House Republican newsletter is available for viewing: Caucus Newsletter 11-30-17 In this edition: Contingent Liabilities Report Shows Decrease in Tax Credits Issued, Claimed in FY 2017 Education Spending in Iowa Model for the Nation Medical Cannabidiol to be Produced in Des Moines Sales Tax Increase Possible on Ballot in March…
A new version of the August 2017 Newsletter is available for viewing: Click the link below to view this week’s newsletter: Caucus Newsletter 9-14-17 Iowa Teacher Salaries Improving Annually Cannabidiol Access May be Delayed Because of Attorney General’s Recommendation What is Really Happening with Overtime Compensation for State Employees? Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund, or Regents…
A new version of the August 2017 Newsletter is available for viewing: Click the link below to view the PDF version: Caucus Newsletter 8-31-17 In this edition: Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Is Still a Work in Progress and Why That’s a Good Thing for Iowans IPERS Sees Large Investment Return Performance The State Has to…
A new version of the August 2017 Newsletter is available for viewing: Click the link below to view the PDF version: Caucus Newsletter 8-17-17 In this edition: Whatever Happened to the Regents Tier Study? Iowa Stopgap Measure Updates: ARRC Passes Rules, Economic and Actuarial Analysis Published Study Finds Iowa Medicaid Patients’ Satisfaction Ranks Second in…
A new version of the June 2017 Newsletter is available for viewing: Click the link below to view the PDF version: Caucus Newsletter 6-29-17 Auditor Gives Budget Passing Grade IEDA Tax Incentive Series: Targeted Jobs Withholding Tax Credit How to Acquire a Medical Cannabidiol Registration Card Iowa’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit All House Republican newsletters…
The following is a list of notable bills that will be going into effect on July 1st. Click here to see a PDF version of this list Agriculture House File 469 – SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS – changed prior law that only allows one soil conservation and water quality district commissioner to live in the same…
Protecting Iowans from Drug Addiction America’s opioid epidemic continues to worsen, and is spreading rapidly across the country. Drug overdoses are the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50, the majority of which come from heroin and other opioids. While Iowa’s prescription drug abuse rate is lower than the US average,…