DES MOINES, May 3 -- The Office of the Governor issued the following news release:
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session:
"As I reflect on the end of my final legislative session, I'm incredibly proud of the work we've accomplished together on behalf of Iowans this year. With only a modest 1.4% increase to the state budget, Republicans are delivering big for Iowans.
"We kept our promise by passing meaningful property tax relief and reform, estimating nearly$4 billion in savings over the next six years. By capping local government revenue growth at 2% with clear and responsible guardrails, this plan brings certainty and discipline to a system that needed both...