Iowa Gov. signs bill slashing decades-old code by 2.3 million words

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law to streamline Iowa’s administrative code, reducing it from 20,000 pages to 6,500 pages and cutting 2.3 million words. The goal is to increase government efficiency and make it easier for citizens to interact with the government. Reynolds has been focused on cutting red tape and improving government efficiency throughout her time as governor. The next step is to update the 1985 uniform rules to create a more uniform and streamlined system for state agencies. Reynolds emphasizes the importance of regular program reviews to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in government operations.