Iowa Legislature Has a Full Slate of Issues to Resolve

Based in Iowa, Craig Schoenfeld is a results-focused political strategist who guides CR3connect and emphasizes innovative pathways for issues and campaigns. Craig Schoenfeld is also the executive director of the Iowa Growth Project, a nonpartisan nonprofit that educates the electorate on issues of tax infrastructure, economy, and job growth.

As reported in The Gazette, the Iowa Legislature has signed a number of pieces of legislation into law through mid-2020. These include a 2.3-percent increase in state aid to 327 K-12 school districts across the state and $21 million in additional flood recovery assistance.

Still up for a vote is a statute that would give medical providers and companies “immunity protection” in COVID-19 lawsuits. Also to be decided is whether workforce incentives related to Expand Future Ready Iowa should be funded and whether incentives for broadband Internet service in rural areas should be expanded.

Another matter is a tax exemption of 2 cents per gallon in E15 fuel blends. This fuel contains 85 percent gasoline and 15 percent ethanol and provides cleaner engine combustion.