Lawmakers have been taking action to address mental health issues in our state.

On Tuesday, House lawmakers moved three bills forward with bipartisan support.

The Republican-led Iowa House of Representatives passed two bills Wednesday aimed at expanding access to child care, but Democratic lawmakers warned the proposals could negatively affect providers, parents and children.

Today, Representative Joel Fry (R-Osceola) and Representative Ann Meyer (R-Fort Dodge) led bills to expand access to child care through the Iowa House. 

Today, Representative Martin Graber (R-Fort Madison) led a bill to support Iowa Veterans through the Iowa House. 

House Speaker Pat Grassley says the agreement Republicans have reached to dramatically cut the personal income tax rate to 3.9% by 2026 includes a backstop if the economy dips. If state tax collections fall below expectations, money in the state’s Taxpayer Relief Fund would be used to fill state budget holes.