Kim Reynolds, Iowa and Condition of the State
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Following Governor Kim Reynolds’ ninth Condition of the State address on Tuesday, lawmakers from both chambers and parties reacted to her legislative proposals. Governor Reynolds said the condition of the state was strong ahead of her final legislative session.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has reportedly introduced a tax reform bill to the Iowa House and Senate, which is projected to save Iowans $3 billion over six years.
The governor's office says Reynolds' new property tax plan will save Iowans billions over the next several years. But for the cities and counties that rely on property taxes to pay for police, fire protection,
Iowa is currently operating in a budget deficit, created in large part by a series of reductions in state income tax levels. In the current state budget year, the state's general fund budget spending of $9.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds used her Condition of the State address to pay tribute to two Iowa National Guard soldiers slain in Syria in December.
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