At long last, the property tax reform that Governor Branstad campaigned on in 2010 and every candidate, on both sides of the aisle, advocated for in 2012 is about to become reality. That is, as long as it passes the Democrat-controlled Iowa Senate. A sweeping tax reform package that legislators believe will provide the biggest [...]
Greetings and welcome to Kevin’s Korner. Just when they think they’ve got all the answers, I change the questions. This is the 100th edition of this award-winning, groundbreaking, nausea-inducing column. To celebrate this momentous occasion, I have prepared 50 rhetorical questions for my loyal readers (both of ya). 50. After getting caught lying about teachers [...]
photo illustration by TheIowaRepublican.com DES MOINES—Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) knows how to stage a media-friendly event. Monday’s afternoon press conference at the State Capitol featured the politician in fine form: seven kids from Des Moines’ Merrill Middle School as a backdrop, two earnest cancer victims delivering testimonials and one Iowa lobbyist for the American Cancer [...]
Greetings and welcome to Kevin’s Korner. Sometimes Grace comes in the form of a punch in the face. Here’s my endorsement for RPI chairman: Clint Eastwood’s empty chair. It couldn’t do worse than the current occupant … The race for Republican Party of Iowa chairman heated up in recent days with a few potential new [...]
Greetings and welcome to Kevin’s Korner. Confucius say, “Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.” We definitely fell on Tuesday. On the local, state and national level, Republicans were routed. Thankfully, there were a few who emerged victorious on our side. Here’s a look at the real [...]
Greetings and welcome to Kevin’s Korner. Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Well, here it is. What the world no one was waiting for. At long last, I reveal my picks and prognostications for Election Day. Subject to change based [...]
Iowa Senate Republican Leader Jerry Behn explains why efforts to reform property taxes failed during the 2012 legislative session. Below is the email Behn sent Friday afternoon: 2012 was finally supposed to be the year to address our uncompetitive property tax system in Iowa. For over three decades, legislators and governors have come and gone [...]