Iowa ended fiscal 2019 with a $289 million surplus, and there is no shortage of people finding new ways to spend it.
Clearly, a state requires funds for roads, law enforcement, fire protection, and other essential services. All of the funds available for these activities come from the pockets of its citizens. It is important the legislature respects its role as good stewards of other peoples' money.
As your State Senator, I will be a strong advocate for taxpayers and treat your hard-earned tax dollars as if they were my own.