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‘New energy’ – Lawmakers face questions on taxes, child care

By: Dave Thompson|January 19, 2025
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    • (From left) Rep. Mike Vondran, Sen. Kerry Gruenhagen and Rep. Dan Gosa talk to people after the  Iowa Legislative Kickoff Forum on Friday morning, Jan. 17, at St. Ambrose University in Davenport. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

    Iowa lawmakers have started the new legislative session with a “new energy” to improve the state, perhaps lower taxes, improve child care opportunities and make the state more business friendly, according to Iowa Rep. Mike Vondran, R-Davenport. 

    “There’s a heightened desire to move forward on many, many fronts. Our ears are open. … But we need your input,” Mr. Vondran said Friday morning, Jan.…

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