Hampton legislative forum hits on multiple topics

Iowa State House Representative Linda Upmeyer and Iowa State Senator Amanda Ragan visited Hampton on Friday, February 27 to speak with local constituents about the issues they would like to see addressed.

     The state legislature is approaching "funnel week" where they decide which bills will be debated and voted on during this session.

     "If there are bills you care about, make sure we know about them," said Upmeyer. "That's where a lot of bills that have been filed will meet their demise."

Road Use Funds

     The meeting began with economic development director Karen Mitchell thanking the legislators for their work on supporting the gasoline tax increase.

Read the full article in the March 5 edition of the papers.