by John Hendrickson | Apr 2, 2026 | Opinion, Policy
This March marks the sixth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic’s onset in Iowa. It was a surreal time, with impacts ranging from mildly inconvenient to life-altering. While some effects have faded (hopefully for good), others revealed lasting lessons that extend far...
by Luke Martz | Mar 20, 2026 | Governor, Policy, State Government
Iowa has officially claimed the title of the most affordable state in the nation, providing a clear victory for the fiscal discipline and tax-cutting agenda of Governor Kim Reynolds and Republican leadership. A brand-new 50-state analysis from the Common Sense...
by Luke Martz | Apr 26, 2025 | Congress, Opinion, Taxation
Eight years ago, I worked with President Trump to enact the most significant simplification of our tax code in decades, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), also known as the Trump tax cuts. These tax cuts provided relief to every American, simplifying and reducing...
by Luke Martz | Jun 28, 2023 | Education, Opinion, Policy
I’ll tell you what’s a dumpster fire – random outdated analogies from 30 years ago that make no sense and fall flat. In case you missed it, in a late-week opinion dump, Laura Belin posted unoriginal dribbling from longtime union hack, Bruce Lear. Honestly, at...
by Luke Martz | Jan 26, 2023 | Opinion, Policy
This morning, the Des Moines Register posted a story titled “Top energy ushers pushing utility deregulation. Would it be good or bad for Iowans?” “Really bad” is the answer, but you don’t have to be an energy expert to know why. All you have to do is look at who is...
by Luke Martz | Jan 9, 2023 | Education, Governor, Legislature, State Government
As the 2023 Legislative Session officially kicks off today, one Iowa organization is already shaping the conversation behind school choice legislation and will play a critical role in pushing for bold, conservative change this year. Priorities for Iowa, Inc, has...
