Highlights in this edition:

• Who to Believe When it Comes to State Budget Management
  • Brian Meyer and House Democrats have a track record of spending too much, saving too little and cutting money from K-12 schools
• New District-Level Ratings Added to the Iowa School Performance Profiles
  • Indicators focus on proficiency in English language arts, mathematics and science, student academic growth, chronic absenteeism and attendance growth among all K-12 schools
• COVID-19 Revealed the Scope of a Governor’s Emergency Powers – Should There Be Limits?
  • When emergency powers lack firm limits, they can be hijacked by incompetent left-wingers like Tim Walz and JB Pritzker
• Guidance on Reporting Tips and Overtime under the New Exemption
  • Tax year 2025 will be treated as a transition period for IRS enforcement and administration of the new information reporting requirements for cash tips and qualified overtime compensation 

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