The Iowa City Council is continuing to move forward with plans to put a 1 percent local-option sales tax on the general election ballot this fall. Under state law, 50 percent of the revenue must be put toward property tax relief. How the rest of the money is used is up to the city.
Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley praised President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" Wednesday as 80-plus Iowa faith leaders warned of devastating impacts on vulnerable populations in Iowa from changes to federal social safety net programs.
Clean energy advocates say Iowa stands to lose jobs and renewable energy project expansions, and that utility bills would increase
The North Liberty City Council will look to put a 1 percent local-option sales tax in front of voters this November, although city officials still are discussing exactly how the tax revenue would be used.
The Iowa City Council is moving forward with plans to put a 1 percent local-option sales tax on the general election ballot this fall. If a majority of voters give their approval, the tax could raise as much as $8-10 million each year.
The Gazette explores which issues went unresolved by state lawmakers this year that they likely will face again next year.
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, in Cedar Rapids for a Republican Party of Iowa fundraiser Thursday, questioned President Donald Trump’s authority to unilaterally impose tariffs on other countries by edict, and applauded a federal court ruling blocking Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.
Volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program returned more than $2.8 million to residents in a five-county area in the 2024 tax year. The volunteer program is administered through the United Way of East Central Iowa.
Over 5,600 callers tuned into an hourlong tele-town hall held Monday evening, Hinson said.
The City of North Liberty is looking to Iowa lawmakers for help after its Fiscal Year 2026 budget missed being formally approved because a public hearing notice wasn’t published in time. If it can’t correct the mistake, the city would fall $1.3 million short of its planned property tax revenue next year.
Also in the Capitol Notebook: Iowa House committee moves ahead breaks on sales tax
Also, a bill mandating the creation of a Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa heads to the governor.
Revised plan includes doubling the proposed homestead property tax exemption to $50,000 from $25,000.
This week on the podcast: legislative forums in Eastern Iowa and the second funnel week at the Iowa Capitol.
Iowa House Democrats highlighted their plans to end state taxes on tips and overtime pay as the session’s second legislative deadline approaches at the State Capitol this week.
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