(DES MOINES) -- Today, the state of Iowa's Legislative Services Agency issued a report on the general fund revenue totals for FY 2021.

The report states that Iowa brought in $1.407 billion more in revenue in FY 21 than in 2020, representing an 18.6% increase for the year. All three categories of revenue increased by double-digit amounts this year; personal income tax grew by 16.8%, sales/use tax grew by 10.6%, and corporate tax grew by 51.7%. 

(DES MOINES) -- Today, Democrats in the Iowa House elected Representative Jennifer Konfrst (D-Windsor Heights) to serve as their new Minority Leader. Speaker of the Iowa House Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) issued the following statement in response:

Last week, the Iowa Legislature concluded our work for the 2021 Legislative Session. As we left the Statehouse, we had much to be proud of.
 
In January, I laid out a number of House Republicans’ priorities for the session. We were fresh off the campaign trail and in electing Republicans to represent 97 of Iowa’s 99 counties, Iowans had just sent us a message – loud and clear - on the direction they wanted to see for the state of Iowa.

(DES MOINES) -- On Monday, May 17, Iowa House Republicans announced a tax cut compromise plan after extensive negotiations with the Iowa Senate and Governor's office. The bill delivers tax relief for hardworking Iowans while ensuring the state's fiscal health for the years to come. 

Highlights of the tax plan include:

(DES MOINES) -- On Wednesday, April 28, the Iowa House voted to pass a ban on vaccine passports in Iowa. 

HF 889 prohibits state and local governments from issuing any sort of identification card that identifies a person's COVID-19 vaccination status.  The bill also states that businesses that require proof of vaccination from customers, clients, or others will become ineligible for state contracts or grants, while allowing exceptions for health and long-term care facilities.