From pipe dreams to a real Trump agenda
Nolan Finley argues the new president must abandon grandiose proposals and adopt a phased priority plan. He urges focus on debt and deficit reduction, border security, regulatory reform, Social Security, Medicare, military modernization, and health care costs, warning against overreaching with sweeping bills.
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Cedar Crossing proposal urged to revitalize Time Check neighborhood
Pierson's Flower Shop owner and Northwest Neighbors board president argues Cedar Crossing casino will flood-protection boost economic growth and restore the Time Check area in northwest Cedar Rapids. He notes 17th anniversary of the flood, calls the site off tax rolls, and urges investment to revive one of the city's oldest neighborhoods.
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Trump trolls Newsom with water claims in California disaster
Sacramento Bee columnist Tom Philip critiques Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about California water amid fires. He argues Southern California has adequate water for hydrants and firefighting, attributing the crisis to Santa Ana winds, not mismanagement, and condemns Trump’s misstatements while noting public water-awareness gaps and Delta importance.
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Iowa Business Council sees rising optimism for 2025
Joe Murphy writes that the Iowa Business Council sees an overall 2024 Q4 index above 65, highest since early 2022, with sales, capital spending, and employment rising. He urges lawmakers to extend tax policy, address property and unemployment taxes, and pursue workforce, housing, childcare, and mental health initiatives while supporting federal tax provisions to spur growth for all Iowans.
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