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'Flat and fair': Reynolds proposes bill to make flat income tax rate of 4% by 2026
Gov. Kim Reynolds addressed her constituents in the 2022 Condition of the State on Jan. 11 where she touched on a variety of issues including the budget and on a bill that will transition Iowa's income tax rate to 4% in what she called “flat and fair.”
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Reynolds discusses 'a school's responsibility' in Condition of the State address
In her 2022 Condition of the State address, Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed what education means to the state of Iowa.
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Stan Thompson of Clive named new executive director of Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Gov. Kim Reynolds on Jan. 5 announced that Stan Thompson of Clive was named executive director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission.
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Reynolds announces disbursement of more than $210 in broadband infrastructure grants
More than $210 million has been disbursed through the Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grants Program, Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Office of the Chief Information Officer announced Jan. 4.
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Reynolds to deliver Condition of the State address before General Assembly on Jan. 11
Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is expected to deliver her annual Condition of the State address Tuesday, Jan. 11, her office recently announced.
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Reynolds extends Harvest Proclamation allowing loads of certain types of grains to be overweight without a permit
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently signed an extension to the Harvest Proclamation.
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Reynolds puts ban of vaccine mandates on table, 'stay tuned'
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) on Oct. 13 said she was discussing a potential bill that would ban workplace requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations.
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From Ames Today
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Iowa Leaders Urge ‘Immediate Assistance’ from Administration to Support Pork Producers
In a letter to Vice President Mike Pence – the head of the White House Coronavirus Task Force – Governor Kim Reynolds, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley along with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig are asking for additional support from the administration for the state’s pork producers.
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From Iowa City Today
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Reynolds launches Test Iowa Initiative to expand testing capacity to limit the spread of COVID19
Governor Kim Reynolds launched the Test Iowa Initiative to expand testing capacity to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Iowa.
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From SE Iowa News
Gov. Reynolds Proclaims “Day of Prayer” in Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring Thursday, April 9th as a “Day of Prayer” in Iowa, urging Iowans to “unite in prayer” in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, inviting Iowans to participate in the 59th Annual Iowa Prayer Breakfast, which is offered entirely online this year.
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From North Iowa Reporter
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures
Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures and relaxing additional regulations to support the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19.
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From Des Moines Sun
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration
Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration.
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From North Iowa Reporter
Gov. Reynolds provides update to the state of Iowa, additional COVID-19 case in Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds held a press conference to provide an update to the state of Iowa on current 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) mitigation efforts.
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From SW Iowa Times
Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of six additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 29 positive cases. According to IDPH, three individuals are residents of Johnson County; the other three are residents of Adair, Blackhawk and Dallas Counties.
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From SE Iowa News
Gov. Reynolds signs legislation to fund key services, combat COVID19 spread
Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF 2408, legislation that creates emergency measures and supplemental appropriations for key government services to combat the spread of COVID-19.
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From NW Iowa News
Gov. Reynolds issues a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency
Gov. Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency activating the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan effective at noon today.
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From NE Iowa News
Governor Reynolds announces assistance for employees and employers affected by COVID-19 related layoffs
Governor Reynolds today announced assistance for workers and employers impacted by layoffs related to COVID-19.
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Gov. Reynolds announces science camp scholarship opportunity
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today the opportunity for two Iowa high school seniors to receive full scholarships to attend the 2020 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp) this summer in West Virginia.