Disruptive RFK Jr Nominated for HHS by Trump
Editorial Fellow David Chung weighs RFK Jr as a disruptive cabinet pick for Health and Human Services. The piece explores RFK Jr. background, anti vaccine stance, health policy views, and broader questions about his fit in a Trump administration.
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Iowa property tax crisis calls for spending discipline
Guest column by John Hendrickson and Vance Ginn argues Iowa property taxes soar over 110 percent in two decades, with local governments collecting over 7 billion in 2025. They cite excessive local spending, call for tighter levy limits, and praise state reforms under Gov. Reynolds, citing Utah and Colorado as models for fiscal restraint.
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Reynolds Silent Gaps in Iowa Education Policy
Bruce Lear argues Gov. Reynolds’ State of the State omits details on education funding. He cites unclear plans to cut property taxes, a private voucher program with unequal effects, missing classroom raises beyond year 12, and private school access gaps. He warns voters to expect more legislative changes without full disclosure.
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