Iowa House Democrats propose minimum wage increase and sales tax holiday expansion.

Iowa House Democrats propose several bills to improve economic well-being of Iowans
Proposals include increasing minimum wage and expanding sales tax holiday
Other proposals include eliminating Medicaid waitlist for disabled Iowans and expanding child care pilot program
Democrats hold 36 seats in Iowa House and need Republican support for legislation to advance
Minimum wage proposal aims to raise wage to $10.85 by July 1 and $15 by 2026
Sales tax holiday proposal aims to expand tax-free purchases and extend duration to 14 days
Proposal to eliminate Medicaid waitlist for disabled Iowans, costing an estimated $69 million
Proposal to expand child care assistance to all child care workers statewide

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