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Hendrickson: Conservative Budgeting Pays Off

John Hendrickson: Iowa is an example that fiscal conservatism in budgeting not only works but is the best policy.

National Group Hails Iowa’s Budgeting Practices

The Council of State Governments said Iowa is the most fiscally sound, most resilient state in the country when it comes to battling through COVID-19.

Economists Report on COVID-19’s Economic Impact on Iowa

Economic modeling in a new TEF Iowa report estimates over $1.6 billion in lost economic activity in Iowa from March 21 through April 11 due to COVID-19.

Rogers: Is Iowa Headed for an Economic Winter?

Walt Rogers: While it is still too early to understand the full economic impact of COVID-19 on Iowa, it is creating economic uncertainty.

Iowans Want Tax Cuts Sooner Rather Than Later

Iowans for Tax Relief President Chris Ingstad called for income tax cuts, spending restraint, and occupational licensing and regulatory reform at Gov. Kim Reynolds’ public budget hearing.
  • December 27, 2019
  • 2 minute read

Iowa Ends FY2019 With Surplus of $289 Million

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that the state of Iowa will end Fiscal Year 2019 with a surplus of $289 Million in the state’s general fund.

The Education Funding Debate in Iowa

Walt Rogers: Those who argue Iowa does not fully fund education need to decide whether additional spending is funded with tax hikes or budget cuts elsewhere.

Iowa House and Senate Reach Joint Budget Agreement

Iowa House and Senate leadership announced a joint agreement on budget targets for the Fiscal Year 2020 state budget.

A Responsible Budget for Iowa

Jack Whitver: Iowa Senate Republicans are maintaining their commitment to taxpayers to manage their money prudently and put their interests first.

Iowa Senate Republicans Release Budget Targets

The Iowa Senate budget of $7,619,300,000 is the same amount of funding allocated in FY 2019 and significantly less than what the House and Governor propose.

Iowa House Republicans Release FY2020 Budget Targets

The Iowa House GOP budget plan for FY2020 spends $7.668 billion, accounting for 97.45% of on-going revenue, increasing the budget .63% compared to adjusted FY19 budget.

Uncle Sam’s Dependent: Why an Inventory of all Federal Funds is Needed in Iowa

John Hendrickson: Iowa must be prepared when Uncle Sam is no longer able to provide generous support to our state budget.

Iowa State Budget Closes With Surplus Four Times Larger Than Predicted

The State of Iowa closed its FY18 budget with a surplus of $127.3 million, $95.6 million more than what was predicted in March.

Controlling State Government Spending in Iowa

John Hendrickson: Government spending is a concern to many Iowans. Individuals, families, and businesses across Iowa all follow a budget that is not guaranteed to increase every year, yet Iowa’s budget continues to grow. 

Reducing Government Spending: It Can Be Done

John Hendrickson: Nebraska’s Governor Pete Ricketts (R) can serve as an example for Iowans as he is leading his state’s effort to reform spending, which is not only sound policy for taxpayers but also for economic growth.

Episode 24: Tax Reform in Iowa

On this episode of The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart talks to Chris Ingstad of Iowans for Tax Relief about their 2018 legislative priorities, and discuss what Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds had to say about tax reform in her Condition of the State address.