Summary: This is the beginning of the 2018 session where legislative leaders lay out their intentions. During the opening week, party leaders speak about their goals. Republican praise their work from last year and intend to support the governor’s new tax code for Iowa. Only a few details are revealed about a tax code changes, and the governor says the process may take several years. The Republicans want to add more skills to Iowa’s workforce through post high school education, and Democrats agree.
