PLA advocacy argues for local hiring on Iowa public projects
Patrick Loeffler urges support for project labor agreements to ensure Iowans gain local jobs and tax dollar benefits on taxpayer funded construction. He argues PLAs promote local hiring, expand fringe benefits, and protect wages regardless of union status, citing Iowa projects and worker proportions.
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Cedar Rapids
Public Works
Iowa
PLA
Plas
Mitchellville
Iowa City
Public schools deserve funding not vouchers say Cedar Rapids letter
Chris Rolves argues against school choice and education savings accounts, warning it would create a two tier system and reduce public school funding. In the same issue he lauds Cedar Rapids Public Library as a National Medal finalist, listing literacy programs and recovery efforts. He also cites Obama administration energy priorities and the importance of reliable natural gas infrastructure for national security.
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Chris Rolves
Cedar Rapids
Venezuela
Middle East
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Iowa tax code overhaul urged to boost growth and fairness
Ron Corbett argues for sweeping tax modernization in Iowa to simplify the code, cut rates, and broaden economic growth. He cites a 2017 shortfall, population declines in counties, and high marginal rates, urging a two-tier system with limited deductions and alignment with federal rules.
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Iowa
Tax Foundation
IRS
U.S
Iowa State University
South Dakota
Texas
Engagelowa
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