Iowans for Tax Relief: Major Licensing Reforms Deliver Opportunity

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill that removes barriers to entering the workforce and makes Iowa more attractive to workers and businesses.

Rogers: Advancing Freedom with Occupational Licensing Reform

Walt Rogers: Iowa’s occupational licensing reform law advances both freedom and opportunity. This reform tells the nation that Iowa is “open for business.”

We Are Only Limited By Our Imagination (and Government)

Iowans for Tax Relief: Iowa is the 2nd most licensed state in the country. This makes it more difficult and more expensive for Iowans to earn a living and fill high-demand jobs.

2020: A Legislative Year for Smaller Government and Smarter Solutions

Walt Rogers: Lowering income tax rates and unshackling excessive occupational licensing regulations are two policy examples of smaller government and smarter solutions.

Reynolds Addresses Tax Cuts, Life Amendment in 3rd Condition of State Address

In her address, Gov. Kim Reynolds made several proposals including income tax cuts, funding the state’s mental health system, and passing the Life Amendment.

Iowa: Look to Nebraska for Occupational Licensing Reform

John Hendrickson and Laura Ebke: One area of regulatory reform state leaders should look at to address this problem is changing our occupational licensing requirements.

Iowans Are Over Regulated!

Occupational licensing has grown significantly especially in Iowa as 33% of the workforce is licensed by the state, the largest percent in the nation.