(DES MOINES)—House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer (R-Garner) delivered opening remarks to the Iowa House of Representatives today. The following are her remarks, as prepared for delivery:
Thank you Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, and guests, welcome to the 84th General Assembly.
As we assemble here today, I am reminded of my first day as a freshman legislator. Read more »
(DES MOINES)—Speaker of the House Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) delivered opening remarks to the Iowa House of Representatives today. The following are his remarks, as prepared for delivery:
I want to welcome family and friends to the Iowa House of Representatives, this is the people’s house and it is important we never lose sight of that fact. I also want to extend my congratulations to all of the members; the people of Iowa and in particular the people in your individual House districts have placed their trust in you by electing you to serve as their voice in Des Moines. It is a privilege and a responsibility that I know all of you will take seriously.
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House Republicans unveiled their plan for budget savings, the Taxpayers First Act.
To view full bill and staff analysis view links below:
Taxpayers First Act
Staff Analysis
“House Republicans campaigned on giving Iowans a seat at the table. This bill does just that,” said House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer (R-Garner).
The Taxpayers First Act will create a Taxpayer Relief Fund which will capture any budget surplus and direct it back to the taxpayer.
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(URBANDALE) – Gov.-Elect Terry Branstad today announced that State Rep. Rod Roberts will head the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals in the Branstad/Reynolds Administration.
“Representative Roberts will be a great asset to our administration as we work towards honest, open government,” said Branstad. “He has a unique ability to work with individuals of all backgrounds and political persuasion, and has a great reputation throughout the entire state. This ability will serve him well in this new role as he will deliver a strict, but fair, style in this department.”
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(URBANDALE) – Gov.-Elect Terry Branstad today announced that retired Brig. Gen. Jodi Tymeson will serve in the Branstad/Reynolds administration as head of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Tymeson, served in the Iowa Army National Guard from 1974-2007. While there, she graduated from officer candidate school and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1982. She served as platoon leader, company commander, battalion commander and troop command commander – responsible for 3,450 soldiers.
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(DES MOINES) – Incoming House Economic Growth committee Chair Rep. Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) released the following statement today regarding the appointment of Debbi Durham as the Director of the Department of Economic Development:
”I’m pleased that Governor-elect Branstad appointed an Economic Development Director who has real-world experience creating jobs and working to bring new businesses to our state.
“I look forward to working with Director Durham to reduce regulations on Iowa businesses, strengthening and expanding existing businesses, and most importantly, put Iowans back to work.”
(DES MOINES) – Speaker-Elect Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) today announced the final committee chairs for the 84th General Assembly.
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Speaker-Elect Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) today announced a second round of committee chairs for the 84th General Assembly. This group of committees will be tasked with putting the nearly 114,000 Iowans who are out of a job back to work.
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(DES MOINES) – Speaker-Elect Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) today announced the budget committee chairs for the 84th General Assembly. Lead by the Appropriations Chair, these committees outline the legislature’s budget.
“Led by Rep. Raecker, the chairs of the House budget committees are committed to crafting open and transparent budgets,” said Paulsen. “House Republicans will look for ways to streamline government and save taxpayers money.”
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(DES MOINES) – Speaker-Elect Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) today announced Charlie Smithson as the new chief clerk of the Iowa House.
“I’m honored to be serving as the chief clerk,” said Smithson. “I look forward to working with all of the members of the Iowa House of Representatives.”
Smithson has been the Executive Director for the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board since 2001 and the board’s attorney since 1998. He previously served as the attorney for the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission.
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