On Monday, Jan. 8, this year’s General Assembly began. It’s always an honor to be representing District 42 and the people of Iowa at our state’s capitol. During the first week, we heard from different legislative leaders, our Governor, Chief Justice, and Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard about their developments over the last year and legislative priorities for this year’s session.
Our second week began with the Iowa caucuses. Over a hundred thousand Iowans actively engaged in their precinct caucuses, marking the initiation of the presidential nominating process. Despite the occasional inconveniences of television commercials and the numerous text messages associated with the caucuses, Iowans consider it a valuable privilege to play a pivotal role in selecting presidential candidates. Beyond the political sphere, the caucuses wield a considerable economic influence on the state, providing Iowans with a platform to influence candidates in shaping their policies and agendas.
Starting Jan. 1, another round of tax cuts took effect, resulting in a reduction in state tax withholding and allowing Iowans to retain a greater portion of their hard-earned income. This increase stems from the implementation of the most extensive income tax relief package in Iowa’s history, as passed by the Iowa Senate and progressively taking effect. Notably, this year witnessed a reduction in the top income tax rate from 6 percent to 5.7 percent. In the upcoming session, the Senate is dedicated to further diminishing income taxes for working Iowans.
Increased tax relief translates to additional resources for Iowa families to combat inflation, empowering small businesses with the means to reward their employees and reinvest in their ventures.
I encourage my constituents to contact me using my legislative email ([email protected]) with any comments, questions, or concerns. I look forward to another great week of representing the people of District 42!
From the Statehouse: Caucuses, tax cuts and session underway
Sen. Charlie McClintock
District 42
January 25, 2024