Iowans for Tax Relief
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Responsible limits on taxes & spending are needed to protect freedom, provide jobs, increase incentives & opportunities, and achieve better lives for all Iowans
Iowa, USA
Joined July 2009
New ITR Live podcast: "We need less government." https://t.co/TrLQbZRpa7
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"Asking just the same (bond) question again and again is tone deaf to those voters that are had repeatedly expressed great frustration with their property tax burden." - ITR President Chris Hagenow https://t.co/gaSjYbfAvX
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Iowa voters will decide on $1.6 billion in bond proposals Nov. 4, including a $60.3M Dallas County court building, as property tax concerns take center stage.
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This ITR Live podcast takes an in-depth look at local government bond elections across Iowa. From small-town school projects to multimillion-dollar city referenda, it explains why these votes matter, how they quietly drive up property taxes, and what taxpayers can do to stay
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It’s like paying off your car loan, immediately financing the purchase of a new one, and insisting it doesn’t cost more — just because the monthly payment stayed the same. What about the savings you could have enjoyed if you hadn’t taken on new debt at all?
Opinion: Bond supporters say they 'won't raise taxes,' but the claim doesn't add up | Opinion
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New ITR Live Podcast - Radical Accountability: Taxpayers Deserve Answers https://t.co/saU86tqdT9
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ITR Live talks about a new poll showing 72% of Iowans want property tax limits. It would be political malpractice for the legislature not to pass a strong property tax bill this year. Chris and John also discuss the Des Moines Public Schools. The scandal isn’t just about
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"Even in a political climate defined by division, tax reform stands out as a unifying issue. Such broad support for tax reform demands action from the legislature in 2026." - ITR President Chris Hagenow Read more in the new ITR Foundation Poll - https://t.co/5ivUXY8ie1
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A constitutional amendment requiring a supermajority vote to raise taxes received 71% support, with only 12% opposed. Support is strong across party lines, including 75% of Independents. Read more in the new ITR Foundation Poll - https://t.co/5ivUXY8ie1
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An amendment to the Iowa Constitution that would establish a single, uniform income tax rate, commonly referred to as a “flat tax,” receives plurality support. Forty-eight percent of voters back the proposal, while 22% oppose it. Read more in the new ITR Foundation Poll -
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New ITR Live podcast: Ballot Errors, Bond Issues, and Iowa’s Political Climate https://t.co/yeDdvBxPwW
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Charlie Kirk's willingness to debate opponents and elevate the exchange of ideas stood in stark contrast to the culture of shouting down and silencing that dominates too many campuses. https://t.co/ULPKIrjzwZ
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🚨 New ITR Live! 🚨 The political season is heating up: • Adam Steen enters the 2026 gov race • Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection—Ashley Hinson steps up • Iowa’s flat tax means lower collections (by design!)—the real fight is on spending 🎧 Tune in: https://t.co/ICxOAgEKQb
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The 2025 Bob Williams Award for Most Influential Research goes to Iowans for Tax Relief (@ITRwatchdog)! Their creation of the ITR Report Card gave Iowans a powerful new tool to uncover how education dollars are spent and why outcomes are falling short. The data is already
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The Iowa State Fair once again provided the perfect backdrop for politics, food, and plenty of speculation about Iowa’s future leadership. In this episode of ITR Live, Chris and John unpack the buzz around the Iowa Secretary of State straw poll results. https://t.co/apSy1qD95F
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In this episode of ITR Live, Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson cut through the noise on some of Iowa’s most talked-about policy issues—from the latest IPERS debate to ongoing efforts to rein in government spending. https://t.co/3BriEiMDGE
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Our state’s property taxes have risen by nearly 110% over the last 20 years, putting a huge burden on Iowans. Things need to change, which is why reforming property taxes will be a priority of mine in the next legislative session.
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New ITR Live podcast: When voters say no, governments ask again—at a higher price. https://t.co/egAT3JCbEg
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