Highlights in this edition:

• State Identifies $66 Million in Maintenance Needs at Iowa State Parks
  • The Department identified 641 different maintenance projects in the 83 state parks and other recreational facilities
• Minnesota Energy – More Expensive, Less Reliable
  • Minnesota’s energy costs already exceed Iowa’s in all categories and will only continue to go up with Gov. Walz’ 100% carbon free energy mandate
• Has Minnesota Education Under Gov. Walz Drifted as Far Left as Rumored?
  • Fourth graders will be required to “identify the processes and impacts of colonization and examine how discrimination and the oppression of various race and ethnic groups have produced resistance movements”
• Comparing Iowa’s Election Laws Across Swing States
  • In Iowa, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, absentee ballots must be received by close of polls on election day to be counted.  In Nevada and Ohio, the deadline is 5 pm on the fourth day after the election
• Retiring in Iowa vs. Minnesota—Iowa is the Clear Choice
  • If you are a retiree in Minnesota expect to pay taxes on your retirement income at rates from 5.35% to 9.85%

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