Fiscal responsibility | Iowa Senate Democrats

Governor Reynolds’ claim to balance budget ‘without cuts to education’ is astoundingly false

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Fiscal responsibility, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Quality of life

“Yesterday Governor Kim Reynolds made the astoundingly false claim that she has managed the state budget ‘without cuts to education.’ That’s a real whopper! The truth is that the mid-year budget cuts (Senate File 130) sliced a total of $31.5 million from education. The $4.5 million cut from the Iowa Department of Education was just the beginning.”

Reaction by Senate Democrats to the latest update on GOP’s budget mess

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Fiscal responsibility, Issues, News releases, Official

This is the third time we have seen a budget shortfall for Fiscal Year 17. Economic prosperity and fiscal responsibility can only return if Governor Reynolds and Republican legislators start working in a bipartisan way to make smart investments in Iowa workers and their families.

Quirmbach: GOP’s “tuition tax” will hurt students and weaken Iowa’s economy

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Fiscal responsibility, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Working families

Now, instead of ending huge giveaways to out-of-state corporations, Governor Reynolds and legislative Republicans hope a steep, multi-year ‘tuition tax’ on Iowa students will balance Iowa’s busted state budget.

Latest state deficit figures show GOP budget is ‘out of whack’ and hurting Iowa families

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Ag & Farming, Blog, Education, Energy & Enviroment, Fiscal responsibility, Health care, Issues, Jobs & Economy, News releases, Official, Quality of life, Safer communities, Transparency & accountability, Veterans & service members, Working families

“Iowa is not in a recession. Iowa is experiencing slow revenue growth because the policies of Governor Reynolds and legislative Republicans are out of whack. Delaying tax refunds for Iowa families and other gimmicks will not solve this budget mess. Republicans must stop showering tens of millions on large tax giveaways to out-of-state corporations. These tax giveaways now top $500 million annually and are the fastest growing part of the state spending.

Gov. Reynolds: Convince Pres. Trump to stop Iowa health care disaster

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Fiscal responsibility, Health care, Issues, Jobs & Economy, News releases, Official, Quality of life, Safer communities, Working families

Open letter to Governor Reynolds urging her to convince President Trump to make sure Iowans can keep their health insurance, to protect rural hospitals and health care providers, and to prevent a devastating blow to Iowa’s economy by opposing Republican health care legislation.

Top Senate Democrat on tax committee invites Governor to support bipartisan tax reform

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Fiscal responsibility, Issues, Official, Transparency & accountability, Working families

“Iowans deserve a tax system that is fair to everyone, not just the special interests,” Jochum said. “Because of the state’s cobbled together tax policies, many Iowans believe the system is rigged against them. Iowans deserve a tax system that works for all of us and increases prosperity for more Iowans.”

Senate Democrats respond to legislative GOP budget plan

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Fiscal responsibility, Issues, News releases, Official

The budget plan released today by legislative Republicans is terrible news for Iowans. Republicans are once again balancing the budget on the backs of working Iowans. Senate Democrats will not support drastic cuts that threaten public safety, the quality of education, and the safety net for seniors, children and vulnerable Iowans.

Bolkcom: Republican policies are train wreck for working families

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Fiscal responsibility, Issues, News releases, Official

Branstad and Reynolds were elected based on two promises: Raise family incomes by 25% and create 200,000 new Iowa jobs within four years. They failed and made life worse for Iowa families and their communities.

Senator Taylor: ‘It’s time to really make Iowa schools the Legislature’s #1 priority

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Fiscal responsibility, Issues, Jobs & Economy, News releases, Official, Quality of life, Working families

If the Legislature approves anything less than 4 percent and 4 percent, more rural schools will be forced to close and consolidate. That would be devastating for the small towns in my district, and for hundreds of school districts in small towns across Iowa.”

Sharp cuts by legislative Republicans threaten public safety, education and human services

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Fiscal responsibility, Issues, Jobs & Economy, News releases, Official, Quality of life, Safer communities, Working families

Bolkcom: “The Republican proposal unveiled today sends the wrong message about the future of our state. The budget slashing by Governor Branstad, Lt. Governor Reynolds and Republican legislators leaves the fastest growing part of the state budget off the table: excessive tax credits. It is time to drain the swamp.”

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