This Week's House GOP Newsletter - February 19, 2026
Highlights in this edition:
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Iowa Schools Spend Almost $24,000 Per K-12 Student
- Almost $24,000 per student and nearly $11.5 billion total on K-12 is a significant amount of taxpayer investment in K-12 schools
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Iowans Gain Right to Repair Under House Republican Legislation
- As farm equipment has become more technologically advanced, some companies have retained information essential to repairing farm equipment
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Republicans Advance MAHA Legislation
- Requires continuing education on nutrition for certain doctors and physician assistants
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Republicans Advance Welfare Reform
- Allows DHHS to require proof of at least 12 months of residency in Iowa on applications for public assistance
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Bill to Move City and School Elections to Even Years Advances
- This change likely means more civic engagement and higher voter turnout for city and school elections
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State and Federal Water Quality Programs In Iowa Reach Over $500 Million Annually
- Efforts are ongoing but progress on Iowa’s water quality is real and accelerating