Regents urge robust higher education for Iowa economy
The Gazette editorial argues Iowa must strengthen public universities to boost economic development. It cites 2016 and 2017 research-revenue tied to universities, high rankings for UI ISU and UNI, about 80 000 students, and 3 500 jobs at 185 research companies. It notes strong return on state investment and warns against underfunding.
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Community Letters Endorse Meghann Foster for Coralville Council
A letter endorses Meghann Foster for Coralville City Council highlighting nearly 20 years of community service with the Coralville Food Pantry Planning and Zoning Committee and Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition. The writer urges voting on Nov 7 and praises Foster as fair, experienced and dedicated to inclusive growth.
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Are the rich paying their fair share in taxes
Walter E. Williams argues that the tax system unfairly shifts burdens and that the rich pay substantial percentages of income taxes while many Americans pay little or none. He cites IRS data showing top earners pay 39 percent of federal income taxes and 70.6 percent by the top 10 percent, while nearly 37 million filers owe nothing. He notes corporate taxes and tax costs, urging tax simplification.
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Solar energy drives Iowa jobs and growth
Tim Dwight argues for continued support of renewable energy policies in Iowa. He notes the Clean Jobs Midwest study counting 30,418 Iowa clean energy workers, including 700 in solar, and cites solar investment tax credits and a Renewable Portfolio Standard as key drivers. He highlights manufacturing share, rural and urban reach, and a need to extend tax incentives like the production tax credit 4760 to sustain projects such as Cedar Falls Solar Garden and Farmers Electric Co-op investments.
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