Bird will not run for Iowa governor in 2026
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she will seek re election in 2026 and not pursue the governorship. The Des Moines Register reported the news, noting Bird's praise for Trump and ongoing countywide support while She emphasized unfinished work defending constitutional rights and fighting scams.
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Iowa hopes federal tip tax break could help workers
As Congress nears a finish, a federal tip and overtime wage exemption faces House and Senate versions with caps and phaseouts. Iowa lawmakers and the Iowa Restaurant Association note the measure would lift take home pay for tipped workers if enacted, while economists differ on broader fiscal impact. Local figures like Jessica Dunker and Drake University economist William Boal weigh in with perspectives on deficits and state tax implications.
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