Final Washington Legislative Briefing This Friday

Local lawmakers to provide updates and take questions from the public

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:35pm

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A serene, painterly scene of a state capitol building in warm, golden light, with a lone figure standing on the steps, conveying the contemplative mood of civic engagement.As the legislative session winds down, the final public briefing offers residents a chance to connect directly with their state representatives.Washington Today

The Washington Chamber of Commerce is hosting the final legislative briefing of the session this Friday at noon in the Washington City Council Chambers. The event will feature updates from Iowa State District 92 Representative Heather Hora and Iowa State District 46 Senator Dawn Driscoll, followed by a 30-minute public comment and question period.

Why it matters

These legislative briefings provide an important opportunity for residents to stay informed about state government activities, ask questions directly of their elected representatives, and discuss issues that are important to the local community.

The details

The briefing will include 20 minutes of updates from the legislators, followed by 30 minutes for public comments and questions. The event is open to all residents within Washington County and will take place in the Washington City Council Chambers located at 215 East Washington Street.

  • The final legislative briefing will be held this Friday, March 30, 2026.
  • The second legislative funnel was on March 20th.

The players

Heather Hora

Iowa State District 92 Representative.

Dawn Driscoll

Iowa State District 46 Senator.

Washington Chamber of Commerce

The organization hosting the legislative briefing event.

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What’s next

Residents are encouraged to attend the briefing to stay informed and provide feedback to their state legislators.

The takeaway

These regular legislative briefings are an important way for the local community to engage with their elected representatives and ensure their voices are heard on the issues that matter most to Washington County.