Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyists Are Anathema

Shane Vander Hart: We get fleeced by taxpayer-funded lobbyists who ask for more taxpayer money on behalf of their taxpayer-funded department or agency.

The Real Debt for All Public Entities in Iowa

The Iowa State Treasurer’s debt report shows that over $15 billion is owed by state and local government that has to be paid back with taxpayers’ dollars.

The Financial Health of Iowa.

In 2014 Iowa has slipped from 8th to 9th place in terms of financial health, but our tax burden has now increased to a credit of $400 per taxpayer.

Iowa’s Domino Effect

By Paul McKinley, Iowa Senate Republican Leader Every action has a consequence.…