Economy and jobs in Iowa: where the candidates stand

Economy and jobs in Iowa: 0 recorded candidate positions and 8 articles, alongside 107 races on the Iowa ballot.

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Iowa governor signs higher incentive cap for steel plant

Economy and jobs

The new Iowa law raises the tax incentive ceiling for a steel plant described as a billion project.

The Ballot Iowa News DeskOct 5, 2026

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Iowa governor signs higher incentive cap for steel plant

Economy and jobs

The new law raises Iowa’s tax incentive ceiling for a steel plant valued at billion, expanding the amount the project may qualify for.

The Ballot Iowa DeskOct 4, 2026

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Iowa governor signs higher incentive cap for steel plant

Economy and jobs

The new law raises the tax-incentive ceiling connected to a steel plant valued at billion.

The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

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Iowa lawmakers weigh MEGA changes for steel plant

Economy and jobs

A special session will consider changing Iowa’s large-project incentive program for a proposed billion steel plant in Lee County.

The Ballot Iowa DeskOct 1, 2026

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Right-wing figures object to Indian role in Iowa steel plant

Economy and jobs

Trump announced a billion Iowa steel plant as the White House highlighted plans for 1,750 jobs.

The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 1, 2026

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Iowa income tax amendment draws competing advocacy

Economy and jobs

Advocates on both sides held events Thursday seeking more voter attention for a proposed income tax constitutional amendment.

The Ballot Iowa DeskSep 19, 2026

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Zach Lahn calls for cutting Iowa’s gas tax in half

Economy and jobs

Lahn says a 50% reduction in Iowa’s gas tax would ease fuel costs, with key implementation and budget details still to be set.

The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskSep 17, 2026

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Des Moines council approves $11.5 million budget package

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The package cuts staff and programs while raising fee revenue as the city prepares for limits on property tax growth.

The Ballot Iowa DeskSep 15, 2026