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All reports by date
Supports for Iowans during COVID-19
5/19/20Update: More fiscal relief needed
5/1/20IFP News: Giveaway costs grow
3/12/20Historically poor commitment to schools
3/4/20Breaking trust with the Trust
2/14/20IFP News: Not 2020 vision
1/14/20Bad trend: Tuition share doubles
10/24/19RAC: Biggest players win big
4/4/18Do these highly profitable companies need state subsidies? Would Iowa legislators choose these subsidies over funding for education, human services and public safety?
Leveling sales-tax playing field
3/14/18While sales tax has remained important to state and local revenues, tax policy in Iowa has not kept up with changes in the economy, particularly with online and remote sales. The Governor’s tax plan would modernize that element — but other changes could ease Iowa’s overall regressive tax structure.
Costly frills: Extending 529 deduction
3/13/18The proposed expansion of Iowa’s 529 program adds administrative complexity, reduces revenue for other needs, and disproportionately benefits high-income families.