Across party lines and income groups, Iowa voters overwhelmingly view the state's tax system as unfair and inadequate to fund priorities, and favor changes to address those concerns. This is according to a new survey commissioned by the Iowa Fiscal Partnership. Strong majorities favored raising taxes to increase funding or avoid cutbacks for public schools, to protect children from abuse and neglect, and to provide better health care for the seniors, disabled, and children. "This survey demonstrates Iowans are not satisfied with the state and local tax system they have and want something to meet Iowans' needs," said Charles Bruner, executive director of the Child & Family Policy Center, which commissioned the survey with the Iowa Policy Project.

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