Iowa lawmakers will consider a sweeping overhaul of the state's economic development efforts Wednesday to give businesses a greater voice in shaping state policy and a role in financing development efforts.
Supporters say the measure scheduled for debate in the House would be the first of its kind in the nation and establish a new approach to economic development.
"A lot of what we're trying to do is almost change the mentality of the bureaucracy," said Rep. Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford. "Being able to access private dollars rather than relying on the state for economic development is probably the long-term goal."
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