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politics22 hours ago•16 min saved

Iowa Gov. Reynolds pushes sweeping property-tax cap and budget in final term

In her 2026 Condition of the State, Gov. Kim Reynolds unveiled a broad property-tax relief plan to cap local revenue growth at 2% annually (with exceptions for new construction), plus senior tax relief, FirstHome Iowa savings accounts, and modernization of veterans’ benefits funded in part by expanded federal health programs for rural cancer care. The package also includes consolidation incentives, a move to triannual property assessments, limits on TIF use, and accelerated SAVE funding for tax relief, paired with a FY2027 budget of about $9.666 billion (≈2% more). She contrasted her plan with Senate and House proposals, touched on health, housing and immigration measures, and signaled ongoing fights over eminent domain in carbon-pipeline projects as she serves in her final term.

via Iowa Capital Dispatch|

#budget #condition-of-the-state #governor-reynolds

health-and-safety1 year ago•0 min saved

Massive Bird Flu Outbreak Forces Iowa and Minnesota to Cull Millions of Chickens and Turkeys

Governor Reynolds has declared a disaster in Cherokee County, Iowa, due to an outbreak of the highly transmittable avian influenza (H5N1). The declaration mobilizes state resources for containment and waives certain regulations for commercial vehicles. The outbreak does not pose an immediate public health risk, and poultry products remain safe to eat.

via KGAN TV|

#avian-flu #cherokee-county #disaster-declaration

education2 years ago•1 min saved

"Over 19,000 Students Granted Private School Vouchers in Iowa, Raising Concerns"

Nearly 19,000 Iowa students have been approved for private school vouchers, raising concerns about the program's cost and impact on public education. The approved vouchers have already exceeded the budgeted amount, with the program now estimated to cost $144 million instead of the planned $107 million. Democratic House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst worries about the closure of public schools in rural communities as funds are redirected to private schools. School vouchers are unpopular across party lines, and Konfrst sees an opportunity for the Democratic Party to gain support in the next election. The total number of students who decided to leave public school after receiving a voucher is yet to be reported. Governor Reynolds, however, sees the high number of approved vouchers as a reflection of Iowans' desire for educational freedom.

via KCRG|

#democratic-party #education #education-savings-account

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Controversial Bills Impacting Transgender Rights Spark Debate in Midwest States

Iowa Governor Reynolds plans to sign two bills impacting transgender children in the state, one restricting which bathrooms they can use and the other banning gender transition procedures for those under 18. Reynolds believes the bills are necessary to protect children, citing inconclusive science on the long-term effects of such procedures. She also discussed a push for over-the-counter birth control and gave her opinion on the possible indictment of former President Donald Trump.

via KCCI Des Moines|

#bathroom-bill #gender-transition-procedures #governor-reynolds