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Ease the Burden of Unfunded Mandates

When the state of Iowa passes unfunded mandates onto counties and municipalities, the Iowa taxpayer is the one left holding the bill.

An Update on Pro-Life Legislation in Iowa This Year

2013 has not been a good year for pro-life legislation in the Iowa Legislature this year, and we face further battles on Medicaid funding and expansion.

Iowans, How Much Do You Pay in Property Taxes?

The Iowa state budget currently has a surplus, a rather significant one.…

School Choice Celebrated at Iowa State Capitol

School choice was touted at a rally on Wednesday at the Iowa State Capitol in light of several active bills that would expand educational freedom.

Iowans for Tax Relief’s Solution to the Road and Bridge Funding Problem? Not So Much

Iowans for Tax Relief provided their supporters with a rebutal to raising the gas tax, but provide no solutions to address the funding issue.

Iowa State Income Tax Rebate Assumptions

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said that the $800 million surplus should be returned to Iowans. What would happen if Iowa issued a state income tax rebate?

Juda Myers: Protect Children Conceived in Rape

Juda Myers, a woman conceived in rape, spoke to a group of Iowa Legislators and concerned citizens at the Iowa Statehouse for CWA-Iowa’s Day at the Hill.

A Gas Tax, Is a Tax, Is a Tax… or Is It?

Scott Bailey makes the case why the Iowa Legislature and Governor Branstad should raise the gas tax to pay for reparing Iowa’s road and bridges.

School Choice: Not if the Unions Have Any Say

School choice options have been proving their value for more than a decade. Despite this they still receive resistance within the education establishment.

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad Delivers His 2013 Condition of the State Address

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad highlighted property tax relief, improving education and the quality of life in his 2013 Condition of the State address.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Unveils 2013 Education Agenda

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad unveiled his education agenda for the 2013 Iowa Legislature session that features a teacher leadership and compensation program.

Iowa Lawmaker Dan Muhlbauer: Take Semi Auto Guns from Owners

Iowa State Representative Dan Muhlbauer (D-Manilla) would like to see Iowa pass a ban on semi-automatic weapons for potential and current gun owners.

Iowa’s No Child Left Behind Waiver Request Denied

The U.S. Department of Education denied the Iowa Department of Educationā€™s No…

TABOR: A Pro-Growth Solution for Iowa

By John Hendrickson Across the nation, Governors and state Legislators are confronted…

Branstad Unveils Legislative Recommendations for Education Reform

Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled their final recommendations…