Gov. Reynolds Helping Charities Should Be Praised Not Scorned
Shane Vander Hart: Gov. Reynolds should be applauded for finding creative ways to use her time to benefit others outside the scope of her duties as governor.
In this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart speaks with Dr. James Broughel with the Mercatus Center about regulatory reform.
Reynolds Mandates Masks for Certain Gatherings and Businesses
Gov. Kim Reynolds said she was “dialing up” COVID-19 mitigation standards due to significant community spread in the state and increased hospitalizations.
John Hendrickson: Reducing tax rates will allow Iowans to keep more of their money and lead to economic growth making Iowa a more competitive and attractive state.
James Broughel: Fighting the pandemic and supporting an economic recovery are two birds that can be killed with the same stone. Regulatory reform is that stone.
Iowa Announces COVID-19 Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program
The program will provide eligible households with up to $2,000 towards utility bills if they are at risk of disconnection due to an inability to pay because of a COVID-19 related loss of income.