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Property Tax Reform

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Hendrickson and Williams: Iowa Needs Truth-in-Taxation to Address Rising Property Taxes

John Hendrickson and Jonathan Williams: Strengthening Iowa’s property tax accountability and transparency law will help all taxpayers.

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.

New Property Tax Law Will Slow Rising Bills

Jack Whitver: Keeping pace with the runaway property tax growth is simply not sustainable for hard-working Iowans and our retirees.

Reynolds Signs Property Tax Transparancy​​​ Bill

SF 634 adds new steps to the city and county budget processes, aimed at clarifying intentions around property tax increases and giving citizens the opportunity to be heard.

Property Taxes Need Accountability and Transparency

John Hendrickson: Increasing accountability and transparency should never be a controversial issue.

Iowans Deserve Property Tax Relief

John Hendrickson and Jonathan Williams: A property tax cap, along with a strong truth in taxation process, would provide relief for hardworking taxpayers across Iowa.

Property Owners Aren’t a Blank Check

Grover Norquist and Chris Ingstad: Local spending limits would significantly reduce the “need” for local tax increases and make Iowa a more attractive place to live, invest, and do business.

A Holistic Look at Property Tax Is Imperative

Jack Whitver: The math is simple; many Iowans are struggling to keep up with rising tax burdens. They are literally being taxed out of their homes.

Survey: Iowans Want Legislature to Address Property Tax Reform

A survey released by Iowans for Tax Relief shows over two-thirds of Iowans believe property tax reform should be reviewed by legislators this year.

2013: Iowa Politics in Review

Shane Vander Hart reviews Iowa political and cultural news from 2013.

What Does the Property Tax Reform Mean to You?

Property tax reform has been a very hot topic during the last…

Iowans, How Much Do You Pay in Property Taxes?

The Iowa state budget currently has a surplus, a rather significant one.…

Branstad’s Condition of the State: The Good, The Bad and The Omitted

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad’s Condition of the State address contained some good ideas,but it hardly outlined the bold agenda that is has been touted as.

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad Delivers His 2013 Condition of the State Address

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad highlighted property tax relief, improving education and the quality of life in his 2013 Condition of the State address.

Americans for Prosperity Announces Agenda for Iowa Legislature

Mark Lucas of Americans for Prosperity-Iowa announced their 2013 agenda for the Iowa Legislature.

Property Tax Reform on the Move

By State Representative Linda Miller (R-Bettendorf) House Study Bill 500, an act…