A raise for Iowa lawmakers is long overdue
Laura Belin: Stagnant, low salaries are a real barrier to bringing more diverse perspectives and life experiences to the statehouse.
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Laura Belin: Stagnant, low salaries are a real barrier to bringing more diverse perspectives and life experiences to the statehouse.
DES MOINES — The Iowa Legislature adjourned the 2024 legislative session in the early hours Saturday, passing most of the Republican trifecta’s legislative priorities for the year.
The Iowa Legislature adjourned the 2024 legislative session in the early hours Saturday, passing most of the Republican trifecta’s legislative priorities for the year.
The Iowa Legislature adjourned the 2024 legislative session in the early hours Saturday, passing most of the Republican trifecta’s legislative priorities for the year.
Among the new initiatives in next year’s budget are increased salaries for judges, funding for a new state Division of Special Education, and funding to increase accessibility at Iowa’s state parks.