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The Alons Archive by Senator Kevin Alons

Senator Kevin Alons (April 21, 2023)

The Alons Archive by Senator Kevin Alons As I reflect on the nearing completion of my first year in the Senate, it has been quite an experience and went by very quickly.  We have one week to go (assuming we finish “on time”) and have covered quite a bit of ground. Important legislation has included:…

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Senator Kevin Alons (April 17, 2023)

The Alons Archive by Senator Kevin Alons As we near the “official” end of the legislative session April 28, I have had many conversations with constituents about the property valuation notices that have been received this month. My own property valuation went up around 30%, which was a surprisingly large amount, but not entirely unexpected…

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Senator Kevin Alons (March 31, 2023)

Week twelve is now finished, which wraps up the second legislative funnel date for this year. Now we will focus on the budget and appropriations along with final bills at the end of session. With my assignment to the Appropriations Committee, I believe I will have a busy April, assuming we finish at the planned…

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Senator Kevin Alons (March 3, 2023)

The Alons Archive by Senator Kevin Alons As we finish week eight in the legislature, we have reached the halfway point (assuming we finish on schedule, which remains to be seen). This week was funnel week, which is definitely a busy and urgent process to advance many priorities towards becoming law this session. As a…

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Senator Kevin Alons (February 24, 2023)

The Alons Archive by Senator Kevin Alons The past couple weeks have been increasingly busy as we get closer to the first funnel date of March 3. The deadline has passed to initiate individually sponsored bills this legislative session and the upcoming funnel deadline will certainly be busy as all bills must get through subcommittee…

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Senator Kevin Alons (February 10, 2023)

The Alons Archive by Senator Kevin Alons Week 5 is in the books with the pace not slowing in the Iowa legislature.  A significant number of groups from my district and surrounding area were at the capital this week, including STEM groups, a group of young Kingsley-Pierson students showcasing a technology program, a cyber security…

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Senator Kevin Alons (February 3, 2023)

The Alons Archive by Senator Kevin Alons Week 4 of the 2023 legislative session is in the books and we continue to make progress on important issues with subcommittees, committees and some floor debate.  This week had a large number of constituent groups at the capital, including FFA groups from all over the state, and…

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The Alons Archive by Senator Kevin Alons (January 27, 2023)

  The Alons Archive by Senator Kevin Alons We just finished week three in the Senate and the pace hasn’t slowed down with a wide range of issues to learn about, debate and potentially advance to law in Iowa.  I met with, discussed and emailed many constituents on a variety of topics, met with an…

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The Alons Archive by Senator Kevin Alons (January 23, 2023)

The Alons Archive by Senator Kevin Alons Our second week of session got right to it with many subcommittee meetings, a large “Veterans on the Hill” event in the Capitol rotunda, and movement on the Students First Act. I am a proud public school graduate, but I also appreciate the other educational environments we have…

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The Alons Archive by Senator Kevin Alons (January 13, 2023)

The Alons Archive by Senator Kevin Alons The 90th General Assembly of the legislature got underway this week, and I can honestly say it has been quite a learning experience!  I was one of nine new Republicans senators sworn in and I was thrilled to have my wife, mother, sister, son-in-law, daughter and grandson in attendance. …

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