People vote with their feet. Iowa’s population and economic growth requires lowering income tax rates and controlling spending. There is clear evidence states that reduce tax rates and control spending not only grow economically but attract new residents. Tax rates matter and the more a government taxes something the less you get. High taxes not only discourage investment, entrepreneurship, […]
Sour grapes! Iowa has the fourth highest tax on wine in the nation. When considering wine, Iowa may not necessarily be the first region connoisseurs think about. However, Iowa’s wine industry does have an economic impact in our state. Iowans and tourists often visit one of nearly 100 wineries and the state government taxes wine at $1.75 per gallon, […]
Fraud and abuse within Medicaid are not only hurting those who truly need services, but it is also fleecing taxpayers. Several states have recently found fraud and abuse within their Medicaid programs. Fraud and abuse within Medicaid are not only hurting those who truly need services, but it is also fleecing taxpayers. Medicaid is a joint federal-state program, which […]
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