Posts by Peter Fisher

State punts on federal assistance

Posted on 05/17/2021 at 04:04 PM by Peter Fisher

Once again, the State of Iowa appears to be leaving money on the table that could be used to help...

Posted on 04/16/2021 at 02:12 PM by Peter Fisher

By now, many of us have seen the first of many benefits of the latest COVID-19 relief bill — funds...

Categories: Family support & well-being

Posted on 04/15/2021 at 04:00 PM by Peter Fisher

As the Legislature continues to debate tax changes, little attention has been paid to a new property tax credit provided...

Posted on 03/09/2021 at 01:59 PM by Peter Fisher

As Iowa legislators move through a 14th consecutive session without action on a minimum wage increase, low-wage Iowans are left...

Categories: Budget & taxes

Tagged As: Minimum wage

Posted on 09/29/2020 at 12:00 AM by Peter Fisher

Food for thought for Iowa economic recovery policy choices: The vast majority of new businesses in Iowa are independent firms...

Categories: Covid-19, Jobs & labor

Tagged As: Economic development