Jobs and Recovery for the State of Iowa

''We believe Iowa is better positioned to bounce back from this than many
other states, but we must have a dramatic shift in direction if we're going to
realize our potential for recovery'' - Senate Minority Leader Paul
McKinley, R-Chariton

The Monday, June 30, 2009 edition of The Fort Dodge Messenger features an article titled, "McKinley: GOP has plan to help small businesses." For more on this issue, read the Public Interest Institutes's brief titled "Borrowing our Children's Future."

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Today's topic: Economic Development

The Tuesday, January 6, 2009 edition of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch features an article, Restoration St. Louis' New Project? Hotel in Iowa.

The January 5, 2009 edition of The Gazette in Cedar Rapids features an article, State economic incentives face possible cuts

"I think what we're seeing is other states are actually paring back their
economic development packages, and so it really presents an opportunity for
Iowa." - John Gilliland

The Tuesday, January 6, 2009 edition of the Oelwein Daily Register features an article, Education and roads are on local leaders’ minds.

“Iowa relies heavily on property taxes. This is a good year to take a look
at other possibilities.” - House Speaker Pat Murphy of Dubuque

The Tuesday, January 6, 2009 edition of the Des Moines Register features an article, Yepsen: We need less government, not more taxes. It points another side to the challenges impacting the State of Iowa: the size of government and the thirst for more revenue through taxes and users fees.

For more on economic development issues in Iowa, read Public Interest Institute Brief, Tourism, Economic Development, and the Role of the State: Honey Creek Resort.

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