by John Hendrickson | Jan 12, 2022 | Governor, Opinion, State Government, Taxation
Governor Kim Reynolds in her Condition of the State address outlined a bold, conservative, and pro-growth policy agenda that places Iowa taxpayers and families first. Opportunity was a major theme of the Governor’s address, and she also acknowledged the “Iowa nice”...
by Caleb Lillquist | Jan 10, 2022 | Education, Legislature, Opinion, State Politics, Taxation
Prominent Republicans gathered for the annual Iowa GOP Legislative breakfast to kick off the first day of the Iowa 2020 legislative session. The yearly event sets the tone for the session and is an opportunity for party members to socialize and share ideas and...
by John Hendrickson | Oct 29, 2021 | Opinion, Policy, Taxation
Governor Kim Reynolds and the legislature will have an opportunity to enact significant tax reform in 2022. Iowa’s fiscal house is in strong condition with a $1.24 billion surplus and the recent Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) projections show strong revenue...
by Ashley Hinson | Oct 9, 2021 | Congress, Opinion, Taxation
President Biden and Speaker Pelosi are moving full speed ahead with their big government, big spending vision for this country. Their radical, multi-trillion dollar reconciliation package is nearing completion. As we learn more about what they want included, it seems...
by John Hendrickson | Jun 24, 2021 | Opinion, Policy, State Government, Taxation
This year Iowa’s top corporate tax rate decreased from 12 percent, the highest in the nation, to 9.8 percent. Even at 9.8 percent, Iowa’s corporate tax rate is high. Many states have or are in the process of gradually lowering their corporate income tax rates....
by Luke Martz | Jun 23, 2021 | Campaigns, Congress, Taxation
A new poll focusing on Iowa’s Third Congressional District is bad news for Democrats. The poll, conducted by Remington Research Group, shows Congresswoman Cindy Axne trailing any Republican candidate and President Joe Biden underwater in his approval rating....
