City of Dubuque Forms List of Priorities For State Legislators

The legalization of marijuana, the elimination of mandatory minimum sentencing and the inclusion of gender identity as a possible category of hate crime are among the City of Dubuque’s list of priorities submitted to state legislators. The 2023 state legislative priorities were adopted recently by City Council members and featured requested legislative actions supported by the city. The priorities range from tax reform to increasing funding for parks and the arts. The list is a compilation of recommended actions brought forward by city department heads. However, Senator Carrie Koelker, a Republican from Dyersville, believes the upcoming legislative session likely will focus on tax reform.