The budgeting decisions of last year ought to be viewed in context.
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Budgeting in context
February 8, 2012Iowa leads the way to kids’ health coverage
January 23, 2012Two recent reports highlight Iowa’s success in extending health insurance coverage to children.
Expanding kids’ coverage pays dividends
December 29, 2011Iowa is one of 23 states receiving a children’s health program bonus for its performance in 2011.
Thanksgiving thoughts on hunger
November 22, 2011As we discuss and debate our fiscal future, proposals should be weighed by their effects on people, not with how well the line up with some ideological ideal.
New Census measure shows good policy reduces poverty
November 9, 2011The new measure helps policymakers view the impact of public initiatives to alleviate poverty.
One more data point in the public employee compensation debate
October 21, 2011Public-sector workers provide services on which we all rely. If anything, they are undercompensated relative to similarly educated private-sector workers.
Health reform stakeholders should be careful what they wish for
October 18, 2011Tweet Two thoughts as the 2012 legislative session nears: What is worth your time and attention? And, be careful what you wish for. Both are vital reminders for all of us in our increasingly busy world. But as Iowa lawmakers again consider proposals for the competitive health insurance marketplace, or health insurance exchange, these reminders [...]
Health premiums rise again; is there an end in sight?
September 27, 2011Stagnant wages give health insurance premium increases more sting — and employers are requiring employees to contribute more toward premiums as they keep rising.
Census data suggests health reform is working
September 15, 2011The new Census data offer promise that health reform may be working.
Food insecurity data symptom of larger affliction
September 8, 2011Food insecurity, though a big problem, isn’t the problem. It is merely a symptom.
