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Laura Belin: Although Republicans didn't enact any bills specifically targeting LGBTQ Iowans in 2024, some new laws will harm the community.

As Iowa lawmakers ended the 2024 legislative session, Republican leaders said they passed their priorities, including changes to Iowa’s Area Education Agencies, many K-12 education initiatives and income tax cuts. “Iowa has set a course for transformation, and it was the driving force of the 2024 legislative session,” Gov. Kim Reynolds said in a statement […] The post The 2024 legislative session: What passed and what failed appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.

A look at which legislation was approved — or dropped in Iowas legislative session.

Most of Gov. Kim Reynolds' goals for the 2024 were met when session ended Saturday as legislative leaders reflected on a contentious year.

Here’s a look at which legislation was approved during the 2024 session of the Iowa Legislature.

Critics argued the accelerated cuts would hurt schools and other public services.

DES MOINES — Republican lawmakers plan to use the state’s budget surplus and Taxpayer Relief Fund to further cut

Republican lawmakers plan to use the state’s budget surplus and Taxpayer Relief Fund to further cut Iowans’ income taxes by an estimated $1 billion next year.

Lawmakers have been able to act on many of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ and Republican legislative leaders’ top priority issues this session, but there are still several bills – and budgets

Republican lawmakers plan to use the state’s budget surplus and Taxpayer Relief Fund to further cut Iowans’ income taxes by an estimated $1 billion next year. Lobbyists for developers, banks