Opinion

     The Egg Bill was brought to the legislature on behalf of the people of Iowa. Producers, grocers, and consumers all weighed in on the value of what it would bring. This bill did not carry any partisanship from beginning to end. It was always about what is in the best interest of Iowans. First and foremost, it was about using tax dollars effectively and efficiently. Parents with young children participating in the WIC program needed to be assured conventional eggs would be available for purchase with their government issued WIC benefit.

     The Legislature has finally approved school funding for the 2018-19 school year. I opposed HF 2230 because it was $22 million less than the Republican Governor proposed. This amounts to another year of inadequate funding, which is bad news for Iowa students, families, educators and communities. This will also increase property taxes for more than half of school districts in Iowa.

     Iowa Working Families Tax Relief Act is one step closer to reality with passage in the Senate this week. The bill now heads to the House for their consideration.

     The Tax Relief Act provides more than $1 BILLION a year in overall tax relief.

     This Tax Relief Act will enact the largest tax cut in Iowa history. It completely rewrites Iowa’s complex tax code and sets competitive tax rates that will drive Iowa’s economic growth initiatives.