Highlights in this edition:

• House Republicans Approve Comprehensive Education Standards Review
  • Scores have fallen since the last comprehensive review in 2007
• House Republicans Approve Detailed History and Civics Standards for K-12
  • Iowa received a “D” in civics standards and an “F” in U.S. History standards
• House Tightens Foreign Ownership of Farmland Law
  • Expands the registration requirements for nonresident ownership to include intermediaries and parent corporations
• Already Filed Your Iowa Tax Return? Where is your Refund?
  • Go to tax.iowa.gov/wheres-my-refund to check the status

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