Editorial endorsements in Linn County races
The Gazette urges voters to back Molly Donahue in Supervisor District 3, citing her statehouse experience on budget and health issues and commitment to efficient spending and rural health care. The paper backs Todd Taylor for county auditor, highlighting his 24 years in the Iowa Legislature and aims to boost election transparency and public notices.
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Marion
Cedar Rapids
Brandy Zumbach Meisheid
Molly Donahue
Zumbach Meisheid
Louie Zumbach
County Board of Adjustment
Donahue
Bettam
Ely
Mount Vernon
Iowa Senate
Statehouse
Linn County
Appropriations Committee
Board of Supervisors
Joel Miller
Auditor
Todd Taylor
Terry Chestner
Taylor
Iowa
Chestner
Kris Gulick for Independent Leader in Iowa House
A Cedar Rapids resident and former city council member promotes Kris Gulick as an independent, fiscally minded CPA and business owner who will fight for local control, small businesses, and families, aiming to restore a local voice at the State Capitol.
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Iowa
Senate
Kris Gulick
Kris
CPA
Cedar Rapids
State Capitol
Brad Hart
Social Security at Risk From Trump Tax and Spending Plans
Froma Harrop argues Trump’s tax boosts and spending cuts threaten Social Security by 2031 2035, detailing payroll tax changes and proposals from Heritage Foundation including benefit cuts and privatization. She notes Social Security is largely self funded and funded via payroll taxes invested in Treasuries, needing repayment. Benefits would fall 33 percent by 2035 without reforms.
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Trump
America
Social Security
U.S. Treasury
The
Treasury
Heritage Foundation
Heritage
Iowa permit reforms show quiet leadership in streamlining
Proponents credit Iowa's 2003 Lean methods at the Department of Natural Resources for faster permits and fewer steps. Complex air quality permits dropped from 214 to 180 days and New Source Review from 62 to six days. The e‑Permit system and dashboard improve transparency, with EPA recognition guiding future improvements. Dr James Brougher and Patricia Pathode of the Competitive Enterprise Institute comment on sustaining reform.
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Towa
Iowa
United States
Department of Natural Resources
DNR
DNA
Iowa Environmental Services Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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