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.

Reynolds countered critics who say state policies are hurting Iowa’s public schools, telling districts they should be proactive instead of complaining about students leaving for private schools or public charter schools.

Gov. Kim Reynolds laid out her agenda for her final legislative session Tuesday evening, including a plan for $3 billion in property tax relief, requiring Iowans to swear they are U.S. citizens when registering to vote and banning certain food dyes from school meals.

The plan includes capping overall revenue growth to 2% for local governments and freezing property taxes for most Iowans over 65.

Three dozen states are set to hold races for governor across the country this November, with a handful offering a test of the national mood halfway into President Donald Trump’s second term.