Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a tool that cities use to promote the development of economically challenged areas. The mechanism…

The Iowa Fiscal Partnership recently released a statement that was critical of Governor Branstad’s decision to cut education funding and…

The Iowa Legislature is currently considering new tax bills that aim to offer substantial new tax breaks for seniors, despite…

Despite Governor Kim Reynolds reopening businesses in Iowa, the state is currently facing a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, particularly…

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a financing mechanism designed to revitalize underdeveloped urban areas. The basic concept of TIF involves…

Tax cuts can have positive and negative effects. While they can provide relief to taxpayers and stimulate economic growth, they…

For years, Iowa has been known for having low business taxes. However, politicians often use this reputation to justify further…

According to a report from the US Department of Agriculture on family food insecurity, a larger proportion of Iowa households…

Iowa’s public K-12 schools are currently facing a number of funding challenges, with potential vouchers being a major concern that…

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the United States, different states have taken various measures to prevent…

Over the last two decades, Iowa has been consistently underfunding education and other critical state priorities. Iowa’s legislature has typically…

Iowa voters were disappointed with Governor Kim Reynolds’ proposal to support the state’s trust fund for outdoor recreation and water…

To promote its right-wing policy goal, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has been disseminating its Rich States, Poor States…

A recent report published by Good Jobs First and the Iowa Policy Project has revealed that the policies recommended by…

The debate over tax breaks for the wealthy has been an ongoing and controversial issue, with the state of Iowa…

This report provides an overview of the use of tax increment financing (TIF) by cities in Polk County, Iowa, and…

The role of public higher education in benefiting society has long been acknowledged. However, in recent years, forces including political…

Iowa has been making significant investments in economic development over the years through programs like the Iowa Values Fund and…

Compare the tax contributions made by illegal immigrants in Iowa to those made by citizens. Although paying between $40 million…

Iowa has an opportunity to level the playing field for local businesses by closing corporate tax loopholes and generating up…

The poverty rate in Iowa has increased to 11.1% from 7.8% in 2000-2001, according to a report by the U.S.…

In the year 2030, Iowa will have a significantly older population with more seniors and fewer young people. This will…