Iowa lawmakers could return for special session on steel plant tax incentives before midterms

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: September 25, 2026

Words: 863

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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A Democratic state senator on the Senate’s tax-writing committee said Friday that timing on a potential special session reported Friday is “suspicious” as the 2026 general election draws near.

The Des Moines Register first reported lawmakers are considering a potential special session in October. Kevin McCarthy, chief of staff for Iowa House Minority Leader Brian Meyer, sent an email to Iowa House Democrats Thursday stating House Democratic leaders “have been in communication with the …

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