Des Moines, Iowa — A northwest Iowa legislator is trying again to fund expanded conservation efforts.
Independent District 1 State Senator David Johnson of Ocheyedan is again introducing a bill that would increase the state sales tax .375 of a percent. Johnson says his idea is to use the extra revenue for soil and water conservation.
The .375 percent hike would make the state sales tax 6.375 percent, and would raise an estimated $150 million a year, according to Johnson. He says he feels strongly about this issue.
The Senator says he believes Iowans want quality of life and clean water.
Senator Johnson lives in Ocheyedan and serves Clay, Dickinson, Lyon, Osceola and Palo Alto counties.
