A looming budget gap may alter plans for tax reform in Iowa.
Lawmakers have to fix a one hundred forty million dollar shortfall in this year’s budget before they think about next year.
Senator Randy Feenstra of Hull, Chairman of the Ways & Means Committee, says despite the looming cuts, he wants to push for tax reform…..

Feenstra says he wants to make changes to income tax rules and deductions…..

Feenstra says the changes will have to be revenue neutral to stand a chance this year….

Governor Terry Branstad has said this year’s budget cuts will be permanent, and carry over to the next spending plan.