Highlights in this edition:

• Backfilling TIF Continues to Grow
  • The state holds schools harmless from any negative property tax impact to their funding by replacing the lost property tax revenue through the school finance formula
• Screen Time Limited in K-5 Legislation 
  • A National Institutes of Health study of over 11,000 children found that more than 2 hours of daily screen time correlates with lower scores on language and thinking tests
• House Passes Bill to Improve Election Laws
  • Thanks to the consistent work of the House Republican Caucus, Iowa's elections are already safe, secure, and efficient 
• House Bill Requires Commercial Drivers to Speak English
  • The bill requires those applying for or renewing a CDL to demonstrate English proficiency

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