Engage in ABI’s Public Policy Process by Attending a Regional Meeting

It’s mid-April, which means the 2026 legislative session’s scheduled days are winding down. It’s been a very busy year, with over 1,800 bills introduced, reviewed and
tracked. Lawmakers are now focused on finalizing the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, negotiating a final property tax reform and relief proposal, determining a policy balance between landowner protections and access to ethanol markets outside Iowa which has renewed a debate of eminent domain policies.

ABI doesn’t pause once the legislature adjourns. We immediately begin preparing for the next session, launching our public policy process for the year ahead.
Starting in May and at the annual Taking Care of Business Conference in June, we will host six regional meetings. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to review the legislative session’s impact on the business community and share your insights on priorities for the year ahead.

We will make sure we hit all four points of the compass and central Iowa to make attendance convenient.
Current locations are:
• Tuesday, May 12 (Council Bluffs)
• Thursday, May 14 (Le Mars)
• Wednesday, May 20 (Davenport)
• Tuesday, May 26 (Des Moines)

Visit the ABI Events page on our website for details and additional meetings to select and register for the most convenient meeting.

We welcome not only ABI members but also community leaders, including city council members, county supervisors, and others who want to share their perspectives on business issues. We will use ABI’s weekly newsletter to inform members of the regional opportunities, you won’t want to miss this valuable opportunity to shape ABI’s agenda going forward. Please contact JD Davis (jddavis@iowaabi.org) or Brad Hartkopf (bhartkopf@iowaabi.org) if you have any questions. ABI