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Slowing Taxes a Worry for Iowa Lawmakers

Slowing Taxes a Worry for Iowa Lawmakers

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Tax trends and forecasts in Iowa could spell trouble for the 2017 session of the legislature.

Senator Randy Feenstra of Hull says there are mixed revenue forecasts, at best…..

Feenstra, a republican, and ranking member of the Ways & Means Committee, says it doesn’t take much of a downturn to cause problems……

Feenstra says the two biggest items in the budget are first in line for possible cuts…..

Feenstra says the revenue forecasts in November will be critical for the budget they write next year.

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