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Iowa income tax amendment draws competing advocacy
Economy and jobsAdvocates 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 jobsLahn 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
Economy and jobsThe 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