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Jack Whitver

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Iowa Senate Republicans Select Whitver as Majority Leader, Chapman as Senate President

Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver said the pro-growth, pro-job policies Iowa Senate Republicans pursued are paying off and they want to build on that.

Iowa Senate Republicans Maintain and Iowa House Republicans Expand Majority

On Election Day 2020, Iowa Senate Republicans maintain their 32 to 18 majority, and Iowa House Republicans gain six seats.

Reynolds Says State Finished FY2020 with Full Cash Reserves, $305M Surplus

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today that the State of Iowa will end Fiscal Year 2020 with a balance of $305.5 million in its General Fund.

Senate Republicans Oppose Iowa Utilities Board’s Attempt to Expand Eminent Domain Authority

State Senator Zach Whiting: “My principal concern is the dramatic expansion of eminent domain authority the IUB appears to give itself.”

National Group Hails Iowa’s Budgeting Practices

The Council of State Governments said Iowa is the most fiscally sound, most resilient state in the country when it comes to battling through COVID-19.

Nunn Called to Active Military Duty

State Senator Zach Nunn, R-Bondurant, will serve on active duty with the U.S. Air Force beginning July 20, 2020 through spring 2021.

Iowa’s Registered Voters Will Receive Absentee Ballot Request Forms in the Mail

Iowa’s Legislative Council unanimously approved Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s plan to mail absentee ballot request forms to all registered voters for the general election.

Grassley, Whitver Support Law Enforcement Action, Condemn Violence at State Capitol

Speaker Pat Grassley and Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver said they support law enforcement action that led to 17 arrests at the State Capitol after a protest turned violent.

Iowans for Tax Relief: What Did Iowa’s Lawmakers Accomplish?

Iowans for Tax Relief provides a recap of the 2020 Iowa legislative session in light of sound tax policy, spending, transparency, and economic freedom.
  • June 15, 2020
  • 6 minute read

Governor, House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader Request REC Meeting

The Revenue Estimating Conference estimate will be used as a data point for the Iowa Legislature to use in the creation of a FY 2021 budget.

Iowa Legislature to Resume Session on June 3

Iowa House and Senate leaders announced the Iowa Legislature will reconvene on Wednesday, June 3 at 9:00 am after suspending it on March 16 due to COVID-19.

Iowa Legislature Extends Suspension of Session Through May 15

Iowa House and Senate leadership announced they would extend the suspension of the legislative session through May 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iowa Legislature Extends Suspension of Session

Iowa House and Senate leadership announced that the suspension of the legislative session will be extended until at least April 30 due to COVID-19.

Iowa Will Not Expect Schools to Reschedule Missed Days Due to COVID-19 Closings

Legislation is expected to be passed and signed that waives the requirement that Iowa’s K-12 schools reschedule days missed for COVID-19 closings.

Iowa House and Senate Reach K-12 Funding Agreement

Iowa House and Senate leaders announced an agreement on a K-12 funding package of nearly $100 million of new funding for the 2020-21 school year.

Iowa Senate Passes Welfare Eligibility Verification Improvements

The Iowa Senate passed a bill that establishes a real-time verification system for public assistance programs managed by the Department of Human Services.