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  By Senate President Jack Whitver Kim Reynolds was sworn in Wednesday as the 43rd Governor of the great state of Iowa following Terry Branstad’s resignation to become the U.S. Ambassador to China. Prior to Wednesday’s transition to the Governor Reynolds Administration, there were numerous stories reported about our new…

As the 2017 Legislative session reaches adjournment, let me start by thanking all of you for the honor to preside over this body. Friends and colleagues, it truly has been a privilege.  I also would like to take a moment to ask the chamber to join me in showing our…

Good morning.  It is an honor and a privilege to be elected as the new Senate President. And, like all of you, being elected to serve the great people of our state is not a responsibility I take lightly. The first day of every General Assembly is always my favorite…