Iowa Lawmakers Close 2024 Session With Bold GOP Agenda
After 38 hours over two days the Iowa Legislature adjourned the 2024 session, delivering Gov Reynolds education agency reform and an $8.5 billion budget. Republicans touted tax cuts, immigration, and inflation relief while maintaining a casino moratorium that expires in June. House Speaker Grassley stressed a bold, statewide agenda backed by 99 counties. Senate Democrats framed the session as dominated by special interests and education debates.
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Iowa lawmakers clash over education, jobs, and AEA overhaul
Konfist blasted Republicans for moving the AEA overhaul amid party unease over Reynolds proposals. Democrats accuse GOP of serving politics and special interests while ignoring wage, collective bargaining rights, and tax holiday bills. Senate leaders tout protections for abortion rights and nursing home funding as groundwork for the fall election. Reynolds defends landmarks and says the 2024 session transformed Iowa's education and economy.
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