TCR’s Iowa Government News
(DES MOINES)- Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Garwin) recently donated $500 of his unused legislative expenses to the State Center Fire Department. The money will be used for adding lights and other accessories on a new pickup truck for the fire department. To date, Rep. Fisher has donated more than $9,500 to several Volunteer Fire Departments throughout…
The committee will consult with interested parties in considering options for restoring the quality of Iowa’s rivers and waterways. Interested parties may include engineers, local watershed partnerships, persons who farm near rivers and waterways, anglers, boaters, and other interested parties. Develop recommendations for an initial…
Representative Peter Cownie is currently serving his 3rd term in the Iowa House. He represents Iowa’s 42nd District, which includes West Des Moines. Rep. Cownie is the Chairman of the Commerce committee, and also serves on the Agriculture, Legislative Council, Ways & Means, and Government…
Representative Mark Costello is currently serving his 1st term in the Iowa House. He represents Iowa’s 23rd District, which includes Red Oak and Glenwood. Rep. Costello serves on the Human…
We think of education as the great equalizer, and we count on our schools to give every child a fair shot at success as an adult. Unfortunately, some kids face…
The committee is created as a permanent body under the Legislative Council. Duties include approving annual estimates of the cost of tax expenditures by December 15 each year, and performing…
Iowa’s roads and bridges are in bad shape. That can make businesses hesitant to locate or expand here, and hinders efforts to grow our economy and create more good jobs.…
(DES MOINES) – Today, House Republicans released details regarding the newly-created Business Property Tax Credit. The credit, which House Republicans supported, was passed by the Legislature in 2013 in a…
In Iowa, we’ve worked together to ensure those who rely on Social Security can stretch their dollars farther. The 2013 tax year is the last year any Iowan will pay…