Iowa’s legislature has signaled their desire for a level playing field and a fair, impartial judicial system. The concept of agency deference has shaped the legal landscape of the United States since the Supreme Court issued a decision known as “Chevron”. The Chevron deference, named after the energy company, was a legal principle where the courts would defer to an […]
“The headline of this session is simple: Iowa’s income tax rate will be the 6th lowest in the country…” The Iowa legislature has adjourned, and this session has resulted in some important pro-growth policy victories that provide further tax relief to Iowans, while also making Iowa’s economy more competitive and government more efficient. As Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver said, “The […]
The Iowa Legislature could reinforce the integrity of our legal system and uphold the tradition of impartial decision-making, essential for maintaining public trust. Iowa lawmakers are considering ways to reduce agency deference as this year’s legislative session gets closer to the finish line. That’s why we were excited to read about our Midwestern neighbors in Indiana making progress to ensure […]
The outcomes at both the federal and state levels could help reset the balance of power between the government and the governed. For those who follow the United States Supreme Court, the Chevron doctrine is a prime focus in the news. This issue is before the Court right now and will presumably get a ruling very soon. In a similar […]
While some regulation is necessary, too much stifles economic growth. The elimination of “red tape” barriers will add to and amplify the multiple pro-growth and free-market reforms Iowa has passed in recent years. Cutting back unnecessary regulation will continue to move Iowa toward a better economic climate.
Iowa’s Administrative Code contains over 20,000 pages and 190,000 restrictive terms. Utilizing the three pillars of regulatory reform to re-shape Iowa’s regulatory system is a way to propel our state ahead. We all remember our civics and social studies classes that taught us about government, don’t we? We learned the separation of powers between the three branches of government- Legislative, […]