Highlights in this edition: 

• Iowa's Electric Rate Change Lowest in the Country 
  • Iowa's average retail rate increase is the smallest in the nation and well below inflation
• Bill to Focus Welfare Program on True Safety-Net Passes House with Bipartisan Support
  • Allows DHHS to require proof of at least 12 months of residency in Iowa on applications for public assistance
• Protecting Parental Rights
  • This bill helps ensure that child protection efforts stay focused on cases where children are truly in danger 
• Improvements to IPERS Service Passes Iowa House 
  • HF 235 makes several small changes that provide more flexibility and better serve Iowans

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