Economic development types have become addicted to the idea that they can use TIF to do many things without regard to the impacts on neighbors or even the real purpose of TIF.
Posted tagged ‘Iowa Fiscal Partnership’
The need for TIF reform
January 12, 2012TIF public forum draws out facts, and people
January 6, 2012Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, and Rep. Tom Sands, R-Wapello, hosted the Coralville forum about an issue growing in attention following the release of Peter Fisher’s report for the Iowa Fiscal Partnership.
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.
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 [...]
Food insecurity data symptom of larger affliction
September 8, 2011Food insecurity, though a big problem, isn’t the problem. It is merely a symptom.
Wellmark’s ‘uncertainty’ should not affect Iowa’s exchange
September 2, 2011In a strong, consumer-oriented exchange, small businesses, individuals and families will want to participate. Why would Wellmark not want a share of that playing field?
Everyone pays taxes
August 30, 2011The federal income tax collects the most when you are in your prime earning years and can most afford it, and leaves you with all or most of your money when you are struggling and really need it. … That’s the way it ought to be.
Iowa’s already competitive tax system
August 18, 2011Lawmakers often hear — and voice — complaints about the competitiveness of Iowa’s tax system. In fact, Iowa’s taxes on business already are very competitive.
State government employment stable in Iowa across years
August 15, 2011State government employment in Iowa has remained relatively stable in the years leading up to recent budget cuts and early retirements.
