Highlights in this edition:

• 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
• 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
• Republicans Advance MAHA Legislation
  • Requires continuing education on nutrition for certain doctors and physician assistants
• Republicans Advance Welfare Reform
  • Allows DHHS to require proof of at least 12 months of residency in Iowa on applications for public assistance
• 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
• 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

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