In my last newsletter, we had just wrapped up the Nov. 8 election. There were a number of elections with uncertain results and a number of recounts. I think the dust has settled and we have a better picture of the composition of the legislature as we prepare for the start of session in January.
Republicans will maintain the trifecta in Des Moines. Gov. Kim Reynolds was reelected and the GOP maintained majorities in both the House and Senate.