Legislators concluded the 2025 session at 6:31 AM on Thursday morning with the adoption of SCR 4 Sine Die, which sets Wednesday, May 14, as the adjournment date for the 2025 session of the 91st General Assembly. The final three days involved extensive discussions on budget and policy matters, totaling over 50 hours of active session, including nearly 24 hours on the last day. Despite differences, the legislative bodies reached a compromise and completed the legislative work for this year.

The budget bills prompted extensive discussions due to the substantial discrepancies between the two chambers regarding both the total expenditure and the allocation of state funds. Like previous years, the delays in concluding this year's legislative session were mainly attributed to differing budget priorities. Next year’s budget allocations are anticipated to bring similarly intense negotiations as the legislature continues its efforts to balance conservative spending philosophies with reductions in income and property taxes.     CONTINUE READING

ISPA OFFICER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The ISPA Board of Directors would like to thank the Des Moines Police Burial Association and all the golfers that are golfing in the 22^nd Annual DMPD COPS Classic golf tournament on May 30, 2025 at the AH Blank Golf Course Des Moines, Iowa. Each year they choose different organizations or causes to donate to.  This year they chose the ISPA Officer Assistance Program (OAP) to receive a $4,000 donation.  This very generous donation will help us make sure we are able to help our fellow ISPA members and their families in their time of need.   

The ISPA OAP was created in 2018 by the ISPA Board of Directors to help provide temporary financial aid to our members during their time of need.  Since inception the OAP program has assisted over 50 ISPA members and their families, donating almost $60,000 to them.   READ MORE

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