‘Budget’ Archives
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
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
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
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
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]
