Flurry of Activity Continues at Statehouse

There has been a flurry of activity at the Statehouse since the Legislature adjourned just over one month ago. Then Governor Terry Branstad worked diligently to conclude action on all of the remaining bills passed by the Legislature prior to his confirmation as the Ambassador to China by the U.S.…

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2017 End of Session Remarks

As the 2017 Legislative session reaches adjournment, let me start by thanking all of you for the honor to preside over this body. Friends and colleagues, it truly has been a privilege.  I also would like to take a moment to ask the chamber to join me in showing our…

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Taking a Look at Iowa’s Tax Credit Programs

In last week’s newsletter, I discussed the recent news regarding the budget. Although Iowa revenues continue to grow at nearly 2.5 percent, the incoming tax receipts are projected to grow at a lower rate than had been anticipated. For this reason, we must make very difficult decisions to maintain our…

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Budget Shortfalls Reinforce Pro-growth Agenda

The Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference was established in Iowa Code as a way to arrive at consensus General Fund revenue estimates to be used by both the Governor and Legislature for the budget process.  They met this week to determine the newest state revenue estimate and announced very troubling news.…

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