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Starting a Safe Iowa Legislative Session

Starting a Safe Iowa Legislative Session

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The 2021 Iowa legislative session starts Monday in Des Moines.

Last years session was interrupted as the Covid-19 pandemic flared.

Senator-elect Jeff Taylor of Sioux Center says he is not too concerned about lawmakers coming together…

Taylor says he thinks its low risk for most people..

Taylor says legislative leaders have taken steps to protect the members…

Taylor ran unopposed for the seat formerly held by Randy Feenstra, who is now Iowa’s Fourth District Congressman.

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