Iowa leaders outline goals as legislative session kicks off

Legislator remarks open 2026 session

DES MOINES — Renewed action on property tax relief, a tougher approach to repeat violent crime, state spending, affordability and bipartisan calls for cooperation and civility were all among the pledges and requests made by leaders during the first day…

Iowa legislative leaders call for civility, action on pipelines on session’s first day

Leaders also memorialized two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria and two senators who died in the past year – Rocky DeWitt and Claire Celsi.

Iowa's governor emphasizes GOP unity as '26 legislature convenes

The 2026 Iowa legislature convened Monday and tonight at 6 p.m. Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver the annual “Condition of the State” address to legislators. On Monday morning at an Iowa GOP fundraiser, Reynolds said she and her fellow Republicans are ready for what’s next. “We’re back and we’re ready for what’s next: property tax relief, […]

Iowa leaders outline goals as legislative session kicks off

Iowa's 2026 legislative session officially began this morning with both the House and Senate convening under the golden dome.

Iowa GOP legislative leaders stress unity as 2026 session opens

Robin Opsahl | Iowa Capital Dispatch iowacapitaldispatch.com As the state Legislature is set to tackle some potentially contentious issues in the 2026 legislative session, Iowa Republican leaders emphasized “unity” as they gathered for the GOP legislative breakfast Monday before gaveling in. There have been multiple leadership changes leading into the session that could shift dynamics […]