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Iowans are facing rising costs, with inflation driving economic concerns this election cycle. To ease this burden, Iowa Republicans have lowered the income tax rate for all taxpayers to 3.8%, providing direct relief. Des...

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2025 Second Funnel Survivors

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2025 First Funnel Survivors

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Mental Health Legislation Advances Through the Legislature

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The original Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) was passed in 1993 and signed into federal law by then President Bill Clinton. Democrats championed the bill as one that protects the religious beliefs of Americans a...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-republicans-advance-religious-freedom-throughout-the-state","title":"House Republicans Advance Religious Freedom Throughout the State","summary":"The original Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) was passed in 1993 and signed into federal law by then President Bill Clinton. Democrats championed the bill as one that protects the religious beliefs of Americans a...","date_modified":"2024-03-11T13:46:30Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/wednesday-february-7th","html_content":"

Wednesday, February 7th…

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Tuesday, February 6th..

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In June, the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions. This means that race cannot be a factor for colleges during the admissions process. Obviously this had a huge impact on higher education ac...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/how-the-us-supreme-court%E2%80%99s-decision-is-trickling-down-to-iowa%E2%80%99s","title":"How the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision is Trickling down to Iowa’s","summary":"In June, the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions. This means that race cannot be a factor for colleges during the admissions process. Obviously this had a huge impact on higher education ac...","date_modified":"2023-10-20T15:02:37Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/alliant-proposes-electric-and-gas-rate-increases-public-meetings","html_content":"

Last week, Alliant Energy filed proposed increases to electric and gas rates for 2024 and 2025 with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB). These rate increases do not go in to effect until there is a hearing and decision made b...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/alliant-proposes-electric-and-gas-rate-increases-public-meetings","title":"Alliant Proposes Electric and Gas Rate Increases, Public Meetings","summary":"Last week, Alliant Energy filed proposed increases to electric and gas rates for 2024 and 2025 with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB). These rate increases do not go in to effect until there is a hearing and decision made b...","date_modified":"2023-10-19T16:46:07Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/boards-and-commissions","html_content":"

Boards and Commissions Review Committee Submits Final Report to Legislature

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/boards-and-commissions","title":"Boards and Commissions","summary":"Boards and Commissions Review Committee Submits Final Report to Legislature","date_modified":"2023-10-11T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/corporate-taxes","html_content":"

Iowa’s Corporate Tax Rate Drops (Again!)

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Iowa: Where the Road Ahead Leads to Your Next Great Career

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/jobs-in-iowa","title":"Jobs in Iowa","summary":"Iowa: Where the Road Ahead Leads to Your Next Great Career","date_modified":"2023-10-09T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/child-care-in-iowa","html_content":"

Over the last three years, the legislature has prioritized expanding access to child care by increasing child care assistance rates, offering tax incentives, removing administrative barriers, and assisting families affor...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/child-care-in-iowa","title":"Child Care in Iowa","summary":"Over the last three years, the legislature has prioritized expanding access to child care by increasing child care assistance rates, offering tax incentives, removing administrative barriers, and assisting families affor...","date_modified":"2023-10-08T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/medicare-open-enrollment-begins-soon","html_content":"

The Medicare annual open enrollment period for 2024 coverage begins October 15th and runs through December 7th.

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/medicare-open-enrollment-begins-soon","title":"Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Soon","summary":"The Medicare annual open enrollment period for 2024 coverage begins October 15th and runs through December 7th. ","date_modified":"2023-10-07T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/general-fund-revenue-finishes-ahead-of-previous-year","html_content":"

Iowa had stronger revenue collections than projected in Fiscal Year 2023, according to the year-end numbers put out by the non-partisan Legislative Services Agency. In FY 2023, the General Fund collected $9.8453 billion....

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/general-fund-revenue-finishes-ahead-of-previous-year","title":"General Fund Revenue Finishes Ahead of Previous Year","summary":"Iowa had stronger revenue collections than projected in Fiscal Year 2023, according to the year-end numbers put out by the non-partisan Legislative Services Agency. In FY 2023, the General Fund collected $9.8453 billion....","date_modified":"2023-10-06T15:52:45Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/iowa-local-food-purchasing-assistance-program-surpasses-milestone","html_content":"

On Tuesday, September. 12, 2023 the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) issued  a press release in which Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Local Food Purchasing Assis...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/iowa-local-food-purchasing-assistance-program-surpasses-milestone","title":"Iowa Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program Surpasses Milestone","summary":"On Tuesday, September. 12, 2023 the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) issued  a press release in which Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Local Food Purchasing Assis...","date_modified":"2023-09-23T12:14:46Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/weve-still-got-work-to-do","html_content":"

DAS: State Facilities Have $454 Million of Maintenance Needs

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Recently, the Iowa House passed House File 707 unanimously to increase child care provider rates by $10.8 million and expand eligibility of the Child Care Assistance Program. This bill also importantly requires parents ...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-child-care-bills-await-senate-action","title":"House Child Care Bills Await Senate Action","summary":" Recently, the Iowa House passed House File 707 unanimously to increase child care provider rates by $10.8 million and expand eligibility of the Child Care Assistance Program. This bill also importantly requires parents ...","date_modified":"2023-04-22T14:36:10Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/governor-appoints-new-iowa-utilities-board-chair","html_content":"

Last week, Governor Reynolds appointed Eric Helland to become Chair of the Iowa Utilities Board in May.

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/governor-appoints-new-iowa-utilities-board-chair","title":"Governor Appoints new Iowa Utilities Board Chair","summary":"Last week, Governor Reynolds appointed Eric Helland to become Chair of the Iowa Utilities Board in May. ","date_modified":"2023-04-20T19:32:23Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-passes-legislation-on-unauthorized-aerial-surveillance","html_content":"

On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, the Iowa House of Representatives passed House File 572 by a bipartisan 87-11 vote. HF 572 prohibits the use of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) flying over a homestead or that part of a secur...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-passes-legislation-on-unauthorized-aerial-surveillance","title":"House Passes Legislation On Unauthorized Aerial Surveillance","summary":"On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, the Iowa House of Representatives passed House File 572 by a bipartisan 87-11 vote. HF 572 prohibits the use of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) flying over a homestead or that part of a secur...","date_modified":"2023-04-19T11:18:47Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/new-property-assessment-statements","html_content":"

With the receipt of our new property assessments, many are experiencing shock and raising questions. It might be helpful to clarify a few things about property tax assessments.

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/new-property-assessment-statements","title":"New Property Assessment Statements","summary":"With the receipt of our new property assessments, many are experiencing shock and raising questions. It might be helpful to clarify a few things about property tax assessments.","date_modified":"2023-04-08T02:34:34Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/2023-second-funnel-survivors","html_content":"

Agriculture

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/2023-second-funnel-survivors","title":"2023 Second Funnel Survivors","summary":"Agriculture","date_modified":"2023-04-03T12:42:18Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/2024-budget-targets","html_content":"

As I mentioned last week, the session continues to focus upon budgets. This week 2024 Budget Targets were published. Here’s the first look.

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/2024-budget-targets","title":"2024 Budget Targets","summary":"As I mentioned last week, the session continues to focus upon budgets. This week 2024 Budget Targets were published. Here’s the first look. ","date_modified":"2023-04-01T16:48:57Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-passes-teacher-empowerment-bill","html_content":"

On Wednesday, the House passed HF 604 the teacher empowerment bill in a bipartisan manner. Early in session House Republicans met with teachers from around the state who asked for help in managing behavior in their class...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-passes-teacher-empowerment-bill","title":"House Passes Teacher Empowerment Bill","summary":"On Wednesday, the House passed HF 604 the teacher empowerment bill in a bipartisan manner. Early in session House Republicans met with teachers from around the state who asked for help in managing behavior in their class...","date_modified":"2023-03-28T13:51:44Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-ways-and-means-cuts-property-taxes-for-child-care-centers","html_content":"

This week the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously supported House Study Bill 224. The bill relates to property tax on commercial child care centers.

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-ways-and-means-cuts-property-taxes-for-child-care-centers","title":"House Ways and Means Cuts Property Taxes for Child Care Centers","summary":"This week the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously supported House Study Bill 224. The bill relates to property tax on commercial child care centers. ","date_modified":"2023-03-21T21:28:55Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-passes-statewide-food-inspection-fee-measure","html_content":"

On Wednesday, March 15, 2022, the Iowa House passed House File 661 by a bipartisan vote. House File 661 provides for county-wide food inspection licenses for food sold at farmer’s markets statewide.

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-passes-statewide-food-inspection-fee-measure","title":"House Passes Statewide Food Inspection Fee Measure","summary":"On Wednesday, March 15, 2022, the Iowa House passed House File 661 by a bipartisan vote. House File 661 provides for county-wide food inspection licenses for food sold at farmer’s markets statewide.","date_modified":"2023-03-20T15:15:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/supporting-foster-parents","html_content":"

The Iowa House recently passed House File 584 unanimously to support Iowa’s foster parents. This bill comes from a group of foster parents that have worked tirelessly with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/supporting-foster-parents","title":"Supporting Foster Parents","summary":"The Iowa House recently passed House File 584 unanimously to support Iowa’s foster parents. This bill comes from a group of foster parents that have worked tirelessly with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services...","date_modified":"2023-03-17T12:52:28Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/veterans-affairs-bills-advance","html_content":"

The House Veterans Affairs Committee passed 7 bills that survived the first funnel, a legislative deadline of the

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/veterans-affairs-bills-advance","title":"Veterans Affairs Bills Advance","summary":"The House Veterans Affairs Committee passed 7 bills that survived the first funnel, a legislative deadline of the ","date_modified":"2023-03-16T18:47:57Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/state-government-had-a-busy-funnel-week","html_content":"

State Government Had a Busy Funnel Week

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/state-government-had-a-busy-funnel-week","title":"State Government Had a Busy Funnel Week","summary":"State Government Had a Busy Funnel Week","date_modified":"2023-03-15T14:51:57Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/local-government-pushes-through-funnel-week","html_content":"

The House Local Government Committee passed six bills out of the committee during funnel week, bringing the total number of bills passed before the funnel to 18. These funnel week survivors range from streamlining county...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/local-government-pushes-through-funnel-week","title":"Local Government Pushes Through Funnel Week","summary":"The House Local Government Committee passed six bills out of the committee during funnel week, bringing the total number of bills passed before the funnel to 18. These funnel week survivors range from streamlining county...","date_modified":"2023-03-14T13:59:32Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/jasper-county-conservation-awarded-destination-iowa-grant","html_content":"

Highlight: Jasper County Conservation was awarded $550,000 for the Jasper County Conservation Environmental Education Center. The award represents 25% of the total project investment of $2,204,509.

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/jasper-county-conservation-awarded-destination-iowa-grant","title":"Jasper County Conservation Awarded Destination Iowa Grant","summary":" Highlight: Jasper County Conservation was awarded $550,000 for the Jasper County Conservation Environmental Education Center. The award represents 25% of the total project investment of $2,204,509.","date_modified":"2023-03-13T11:26:20Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/another-strong-revenue-month-for-iowa","html_content":"

State revenue collections continued at a strong pace in February, according to the Legislative Services Agency.

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/another-strong-revenue-month-for-iowa","title":"Another Strong Revenue Month for Iowa","summary":"State revenue collections continued at a strong pace in February, according to the Legislative Services Agency. ","date_modified":"2023-03-12T15:48:31Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-passes-age-appropriate-educational-standards","html_content":"

On Wednesday, the House passed HF 597 that states Iowa’s educational standards must be age-appropriate, all

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-passes-age-appropriate-educational-standards","title":"House Passes Age-Appropriate Educational Standards","summary":"On Wednesday, the House passed HF 597 that states Iowa’s educational standards must be age-appropriate, all ","date_modified":"2023-03-11T13:46:55Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/why-carbon-capture-pipelines","html_content":"

Why are carbon capture pipelines being proposed in Iowa? It’s a big question many in Iowa are appropriately asking.

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/why-carbon-capture-pipelines","title":"Why Carbon Capture Pipelines?","summary":"Why are carbon capture pipelines being proposed in Iowa? It’s a big question many in Iowa are appropriately asking. ","date_modified":"2023-03-10T17:06:42Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/knoxville-raceway-rebate-extension-rounds-the-first-lap","html_content":"

This week House File 198 was unanimously approved by a House subcommittee. The legislation deals with a sales tax rebate for the Knoxville raceway facility—home of Sprint Car Nationals.

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/knoxville-raceway-rebate-extension-rounds-the-first-lap","title":"Knoxville Raceway Rebate Extension Rounds the First Lap","summary":"This week House File 198 was unanimously approved by a House subcommittee. The legislation deals with a sales tax rebate for the Knoxville raceway facility—home of Sprint Car Nationals. ","date_modified":"2023-03-09T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/minnesota-gives-preview-of-what-may-be-in-store-for-iowa","html_content":"

With Iowa’s three-member revenue forecasting panel preparing for the annual spring meeting next Friday, interested parties may have gotten a preview of their assessment on Monday when the state of Minnesota released its ...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/minnesota-gives-preview-of-what-may-be-in-store-for-iowa","title":"Minnesota Gives Preview of What May be in Store for Iowa","summary":"With Iowa’s three-member revenue forecasting panel preparing for the annual spring meeting next Friday, interested parties may have gotten a preview of their assessment on Monday when the state of Minnesota released its ...","date_modified":"2023-03-08T15:24:57Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-agriculture-committee-approves-five-bills","html_content":"

On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the Iowa House Agriculture Committee passed five bills (House Study Bill 139, HSB 155, HSB 157, House File 388 and HF 389).

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-agriculture-committee-approves-five-bills","title":"House Agriculture Committee Approves Five Bills","summary":"On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the Iowa House Agriculture Committee passed five bills (House Study Bill 139, HSB 155, HSB 157, House File 388 and HF 389). ","date_modified":"2023-03-07T13:35:17Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/teacher-empowerment","html_content":"

When talking with teachers in Iowa, it is shocking to hear the behavior issues they deal with daily. Too often, teachers do not receive the needed support and feel hindered in their ability to discipline disruptive stud...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/teacher-empowerment","title":"Teacher Empowerment ","summary":"When talking with teachers in Iowa, it is shocking to hear the behavior issues they deal with daily. Too often, teachers do not receive the needed support and feel hindered in their ability to discipline disruptive stud...","date_modified":"2023-03-06T14:32:43Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-provides-updates-to-iowa%E2%80%99s-youth-employment-laws","html_content":"

(As this moves from the Committee to the floor, I anticipate some good discussion and debate. Please take some to read the summary and the bill — https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=90&ba=Hsb134 . An ame...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-provides-updates-to-iowa%E2%80%99s-youth-employment-laws","title":"House Provides Updates to Iowa’s Youth Employment Laws","summary":"(As this moves from the Committee to the floor, I anticipate some good discussion and debate. Please take some to read the summary and the bill — https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=90&ba=Hsb134 . An ame...","date_modified":"2023-03-05T13:31:34Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/public-safety-committee-considers-changes-to-motor-vehicle","html_content":"

On Wednesday, a Public Safety subcommittee considered House Study Bill 166. The bill would transfer Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officers to the Department of Public Safety where they would be employed as members of the Iow...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/public-safety-committee-considers-changes-to-motor-vehicle","title":"Public Safety Committee Considers Changes to Motor Vehicle ","summary":"On Wednesday, a Public Safety subcommittee considered House Study Bill 166. The bill would transfer Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officers to the Department of Public Safety where they would be employed as members of the Iow...","date_modified":"2023-03-03T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/weight-load-limits-vary-across-america%E2%80%99s-interstate-system","html_content":"

How big of a load can a semi-truck haul on America’s interstate highway system? Surprisingly, it depends on what state your semi is located.

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/weight-load-limits-vary-across-america%E2%80%99s-interstate-system","title":"Weight Load Limits Vary Across America’s Interstate System","summary":"How big of a load can a semi-truck haul on America’s interstate highway system? Surprisingly, it depends on what state your semi is located.","date_modified":"2023-03-02T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/property-taxes","html_content":"

As we continue to move through this session, approaching Funnel Week, greater discussion in the House will move toward property taxes. The Senate has laid out their plans and I’m not sure it matches ours. Though I’m not ...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/property-taxes","title":"Property Taxes","summary":"As we continue to move through this session, approaching Funnel Week, greater discussion in the House will move toward property taxes. The Senate has laid out their plans and I’m not sure it matches ours. Though I’m not ...","date_modified":"2023-03-01T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/work-continues-on-massive-government-realignment-bill","html_content":"

In her Condition of the State address, the Governor unveiled a proposal to streamline the state government by realigning the structure of state government in order to improve the organization and function of state agenc...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/work-continues-on-massive-government-realignment-bill","title":"Work Continues on Massive Government Realignment Bill","summary":" In her Condition of the State address, the Governor unveiled a proposal to streamline the state government by realigning the structure of state government in order to improve the organization and function of state agenc...","date_modified":"2023-02-28T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/a-busy-week-awaits-the-house-judiciary-committee","html_content":"

The House Judiciary Committee continues working through a significant number of bills in preparation for the upcoming funnel deadline. House bills that don’t advance out of a House committee by Friday, March 3rd are dead...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/a-busy-week-awaits-the-house-judiciary-committee","title":"A Busy Week Awaits the House Judiciary Committee","summary":"The House Judiciary Committee continues working through a significant number of bills in preparation for the upcoming funnel deadline. House bills that don’t advance out of a House committee by Friday, March 3rd are dead...","date_modified":"2023-02-27T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/maternal-health-bill-advances-through-committee","html_content":"

This past week the House Health and Human Services Committee advanced HSB 91, the Governor’s Maternal Health bill, with bipartisan support.

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/maternal-health-bill-advances-through-committee","title":"Maternal Health Bill Advances Through Committee","summary":"This past week the House Health and Human Services Committee advanced HSB 91, the Governor’s Maternal Health bill, with bipartisan support. ","date_modified":"2023-02-26T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/new-bill-gives-schools-more-flexibility","html_content":"

House Education Committee passed HSB 119 is a bill that comes as a collaboration between legislators, the Governor’s office, and superintendents and administrators being asked what could be done to help their schools and...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/new-bill-gives-schools-more-flexibility","title":"New Bill Gives Schools More Flexibility","summary":"House Education Committee passed HSB 119 is a bill that comes as a collaboration between legislators, the Governor’s office, and superintendents and administrators being asked what could be done to help their schools and...","date_modified":"2023-02-25T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/transparency-for-temp-staffing-agencies-in-health-care","html_content":"

Last week, the House Health and Human Services Committee unanimously passed House Study Bill 24, ensuring Iowa’s taxpayer funds are not being gouged by temporary staffing agencies charging health care entities unnecessar...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/transparency-for-temp-staffing-agencies-in-health-care","title":"Transparency for Temp Staffing Agencies in Health Care","summary":"Last week, the House Health and Human Services Committee unanimously passed House Study Bill 24, ensuring Iowa’s taxpayer funds are not being gouged by temporary staffing agencies charging health care entities unnecessar...","date_modified":"2023-02-24T20:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-ways-and-means-passes-increase-to-adoption-tax-credit","html_content":"

Last week the House Ways and Means committee passed House File 67 which phases in an increase in the adoption tax credit. Currently, the adoption tax credit equals the amount of qualified adoption expenses paid or incurr...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/house-ways-and-means-passes-increase-to-adoption-tax-credit","title":"House Ways and Means Passes Increase to Adoption Tax Credit","summary":"Last week the House Ways and Means committee passed House File 67 which phases in an increase in the adoption tax credit. Currently, the adoption tax credit equals the amount of qualified adoption expenses paid or incurr...","date_modified":"2023-02-23T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/clarifying-hf-8","html_content":"

Education continues to be a big topic in the Iowa House. This week, the House Education committee passed House File 8 through committee. This bill prohibits any classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orient...

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/clarifying-hf-8","title":"Clarifying HF 8 ","summary":"Education continues to be a big topic in the Iowa House. This week, the House Education committee passed House File 8 through committee. This bill prohibits any classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orient...","date_modified":"2023-02-20T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/updates-week-six","html_content":"

House Public Safety Committee Advances a Variety of Bills

","url":"https://jaspercountyconservatives.com/blog/f/updates-week-six","title":"Updates Week Six","summary":"House Public Safety Committee Advances a Variety of Bills","date_modified":"2023-02-19T12:11:03Z"}]}