Thursday September 2nd 2010

‘Budget’ Archives

Efficiency Efforts Save Taxpayers $300 Million

Efficiency Efforts Save Taxpayers $300 Million

A newly released report says actions taken by the Legislature to make state government more efficient will save Iowa taxpayers $300 million over the next two years. The savings, which are $30 million more than originally anticipated, come from a package of government [Read More]

Fiscal Year Ends with Economy Improving

Fiscal Year Ends with Economy Improving

The state ended the year with an over $300 million surplus, according to the non-partisan Legislative Services Agency (LSA). The surplus was over $200 million higher than projected and means the state ended the fiscal year on June 30 in solid financial shape. The LSA [Read More]

Iowa Receives AAA Bond Rating Once Again

Iowa Receives AAA Bond Rating Once Again

According to Moody’s and Fitch, two national bond rating agencies, Iowa has been upgraded to AAA status, a level already given to Iowa by Standard and Poor’s in 2008. AAA bond ratings mean Iowa is able to access more affordable funds for vital infrastructure projects [Read More]

Legislature responsibly balances budget without raising taxes while building groundwork for economic recovery

Legislature responsibly balances budget without raising taxes while building groundwork for economic recovery

Legislative leaders yesterday said the shortened 2010 session of the Iowa Legislature succeeded in responsibly balancing the budget without raising taxes while laying the groundwork for Iowa’s economic recovery. “The lingering national recession has put almost every [Read More]

Balanced Budget, Education Top Priorities in Iowa House

Balanced Budget, Education Top Priorities in Iowa House

Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa House today approved the blueprint for education next year that maintains key priorities in education while keeping the state budget balanced. “In these tough economic times, we know there are tough choices to make but we are keeping focused [Read More]

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Iowa Noted for Low Unemployment Rate

Iowa Noted for Low Unemployment Rate

Yahoo Finance recently released the top ten states with low unemployment rates. Iowa showed up at number 10 on that [Read More]

Curt Hanson Day

Curt Hanson Day

One year ago today, House Democrats and Curt Hanson won a surprise victory against the House Republicans and Stephen [Read More]

‘Iowans Helping Iowans’ Program Offered State’s Flood Victims

‘Iowans Helping Iowans’ Program Offered State’s Flood Victims

A new “Iowans Helping Iowans” flood assistance program was rolled out today. The program is meant to help families [Read More]

Iowa ACT Scores #2 in the Nation

Iowa ACT Scores #2 in the Nation

Once again Iowa’s graduating high school students ranked number two in the nation after the state of Minnesota. [Read More]

Des Moines Ranked 7th Best City for the Next Decade

Des Moines Ranked 7th Best City for the Next Decade

Kiplinger Magazine named Des Moines seventh in the 10 Best Cities for the Next Decade. Des Moines was touted for [Read More]