Sens. Dan Dawson, R-8, Tom Shipley, R-11, and Reps. Charlie McConkey, D-15 and Mary Ann Hanusa, R-16, were at the forefront of the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coffee Saturday at Wilson Middle School in Council Bluffs.

Held in the auditorium, community members gathered for the discussion on education, taxes and flooding response.

Asked about raising the state’s education fund by 2.5%, Dawson said investing in education is a priority in addition to allocating funds toward areas such as transportation or community colleges.

“We’re trying to figure out our total education package we’re putting forward this year,” Dawson said.

Regarding Gov. Kim Reynolds Condition of the State address, the panel said her proposed plan on tax changes is still under review.

“It’s a rather ambitious and multifaceted plan to raise the…



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