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Making homeownership dreams more equitable and accessible
Almardi Abdalla, vice president of family and workforce programs, Oakridge Neighborhood Services Despite our dark history and philosophical differences on how to move this great nation forward, the beacon of hope and a place where dreams can come true. We are not perfect by any measure, but unlike many other nations, we are willing to confront our challenges and work our way toward becoming a more perfect union. This is the belief of many immigrant families who left their homelands seeking a new life in America. As a first-generation immigrant, I can attest to that fact. I have been fortunate to get a piece of the American dream, but my journey was anything but easy. Throughout, I experienced all types of setbacks and challenges. So much so, I started to believe that the American dream was not designed for peop
Ways & Means Committee – Week 18, 2021
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Division I – Removal of triggers for Contingent Income Tax System
This would remove the “triggers” that must be met to move to the contingent individual income tax system established under SF 2417 in 2018, and make the new system effective for Tax Year 2023. Under SF 2417, the contingent tax system only goes into effect after TY 2023 when two conditions are met: General Fund net receipts for FY22 (or after) exceed $8.31 billion; and net General Fund receipts for that year grow at least 4% above the year prior (equal to or more than 104% of previous year’s net receipts).
SF 619/SSB 1276 – Omnibus tax policy/Mental health funding Division I – Removal of triggers for Contingent Income Tax System This would remove the “triggers”
Opinion: Kim Reynolds housing proposal is good for Iowa s families, communities and economy Lance Henning and Jay Iverson
Iowa has a rural housing shortage. Here s how the state s inmates will help solve it.
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Amid a pandemic it has become increasingly more obvious how essential affordable housing is to Iowa families. Statewide, more than 38% of renters and 16% of homeowners are paying more than 30% of their income on housing, making them cost-burdened.
All too often, families are forced to make excruciating decisions to sacrifice basic needs such as nutritious food, health care, reliable transportation, and access to education. Too many families in our community are stuck in the housing affordability cycle, moving repeatedly to find affordability, and paying premium rents that force them to make difficult choices.
Opinion: Kim Reynolds housing proposal is good for Iowa s families, communities and economy
The need for affordable housing spans every rural and urban community in the state, from small town to sprawling suburb
Lance Henning and Jay Iverson
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Amid a pandemic it has become increasingly more obvious how essential affordable housing is to Iowa families. Statewide, more than 38% of renters and 16% of homeowners are paying more than 30% of their income on housing, making them cost-burdened.
All too often, families are forced to make excruciating decisions to sacrifice basic needs such as nutritious food, health care, reliable transportation, and access to education. Too many families in our community are stuck in the housing affordability cycle, moving repeatedly to find affordability, and paying premium rents that force them to make difficult choices.