My present district includes a handful of rural precincts in southwestern Johnson County. The legislature will have to vote yes or no on the plan within seven days after the public hearing report is submitted. The earliest that legislators could vote on the new plan is April 26. To learn more about the plan and view the proposed new map visit the following two links. An ICN hearing will take place in Iowa City.
Legislation making English the official language of the state of Iowa appears to have died.
After the Iowa House approved a bill that acknowledges the importance of all languages, Senate leadership has decided to not take any further action on this issue feeling that the House bill was too weak. Stopping this legislation is a major victory for those opposed to English Only legislation. The bill addresses a concern of low income housing developers to ensure that these projects can remain viable with rising property taxes and restricted rents. The bill will now be considered by the full Senate. Topics of discussion include the state budget and teachers compensation.