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Reynolds Now Recommends Iowa Schools Close For Four Weeks

Upon discovery of the existence of substantial community spread of COVID-19 in the Iowa, Gov. Kim Reynolds recommends schools close for four weeks.

Iowa Reports 18th COVID-19 Case, Recognizes Community Spread

The Iowa Department of Public Health announced that a Dallas County resident has COVID-19, making 18 cases in the state, and they now recognize community spread.

Iowa Reports 17th COVID-19 Case, No Recommendation to Close Schools Yet

Governor Kim Reynolds reported a 17th case of COVID-19 in the state, but they found no evidence of community spread in the state, but encouraged Iowans to take precautions.

Reynolds Appoints Dr. Ann Lebo to Lead the Iowa Department of Education

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that Dr. Ann Lebo, executive director of the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, will lead the Iowa Department of Education.

Empower Property Taxpayers with Direct Notification

John Hendrickson and Laura Ebke: Requiring a direct public notification that is sent to taxpayers is a needed reform that would help improve Iowa’s property tax accountability and transparency law.

Reynolds Signs Disaster Proclamation Following Additional Cases of COVID-19

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation following the confirmation of five additional COVID-19 cases activating Iowa’s emergency action plan.

Three COVID-19 Cases in Iowa

Testing at Iowa’s State Hygienic Laboratory has indicated three presumptive positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Iowa residents.

Iowa Senate Democrats’ K-12 Funding Complaints Elicits Firey Response

State Senator Amy Sinclair, responding to Iowa Senate Democrat complaints about K-12 education funding, said their record is overpromising and underdelivering.

Invest in Iowa Act Offers Taxpayer Relief and Economic Growth

John Hendrickson and Andrew Kidd: The Invest in Iowa Act takes a solid stride on a better path forward, but it is not the final word on tax reform.

Sales Tax Fairness and the Invest in Iowa Act

Walt Rogers: The regressive nature of the sales tax can be counteracted by base broadening and lowering other tax burdens such as income and property taxes.

Ernst, Norquist Tout the Benefits of Lower Taxes and Fewer Regulations

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst and Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist explained the benefit of lower taxes and fewer regulations at the ITR/NFIB Tax Day Lunch.

Finkenauer Highlights Progress Made Out of the Media Limelight

U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, during a town hall in Marshalltown highlighted progress in Congress she says is never reported in the press.

Poll Shows Iowans Support Reynolds’ Invest in Iowa Tax Plan

According to the poll of over 800 Iowans, 51.8% of Iowans were in favor of tax reform similar to what Governor Kim Reynolds has proposed, with only 32.5% opposed.

Iowa’s Golden Opportunity for Pro-Growth Tax Reform

John Hendrickson and Jonathan Williams: The strong national economy provides a golden opportunity for Iowa policymakers to continue to advance bold, pro-growth tax policy.

Reynolds Appoints Scott Marler to Head the Iowa Department of Transportation

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Scott Marler to serve as Director at the Iowa Department of Transportation

Reynolds Introduces Invest In Iowa Act, Launches Town Hall Tour

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “The Invest in Iowa Act is a bold vision for Iowa that lowers the overall tax burden on Iowans, and invests significantly in mental health and water quality.”