Common Good Iowa

10/16/2026

CGI's Executive Director Anne Discher on the new state revenue update from the Revenue Estimating Conference: "The fiscal projections approved this morning by the REC show the folly of a half dozen years of reckless tax cutting that gave the biggest breaks to the richest Iowans and most profitable corporations.

"For the current fiscal year, FY 2027, revenue projections are more than $1.1 billion below the budget lawmakers approved in May. For FY 2028, even if lawmakers were to approve what would be a deeply unpopular flat budget — further disadvantaging our schools and health care and all the other services Iowans depend on — we'd face a deficit of more than $800 million. This is not sustainable."

Read her full statement at the link in the comments ⬇

10/15/2026

Amendment 1 would make it nearly impossible to undo a half-dozen years of tax cuts that went overwhelmingly to the wealthiest Iowans. Common Good Iowa's Kylie Spies talked with Amber L Gustafson about why a flat tax — Iowa's new tax scheme — is not a fair tax.

Thank you Spies from Common Good Iowa for sitting down with me today to talk about what is lurking on the BACK OF THE BALLOT this year for Iowans: a Koch Brothers backed Amendment that would radically alter how our state funds crucial services like education, Hawki and clean water. Find the f...

10/14/2026

Don't be fooled. Amendment 1 is a gift to the wealthy and the most profitable corporations. Common Good Iowa's Anne Discher and Kylie Spies explain why.

10/13/2026

Who is Amendment 1 really for? The tell is in the details. Amendment 1 would make it harder to raise just the income tax — the only tax that can be structured so the wealthy and profitable corporations pay what they owe. It would keep current rules in place for all other taxes or fees, which — surprise! — hit working families hardest.

10/12/2026

Who's working to defeat Amendment 1? Iowans from all walks of life. The coalition includes teachers, farmers, social workers, small business owners, retirees, tradespeople, people of faith, and an array of Iowans advocating for a better future for our state. We are united against Amendment 1 because we believe the wealthiest Iowans and most profitable corporations should have to do their part to fix our state's most pressing challenges. Learn more at the link in the comments ⬇

10/11/2026

Tune in for the facts on Amendment 1.

10/06/2026

In November, you can help protect our public schools. Flip your ballot over to vote NO on Amendment 1.

10/02/2026

Amendment 1 would make it even easier for well-connected donors and corporate interests to influence our legislature and dictate our state's priorities.

09/30/2026

The timing of Amendment 1 is no mystery. It would lock in recent tax cuts that gave the biggest benefits to the wealthiest Iowans. We deserve a tax system that protects working Iowans, not the wealthy and profitable corporations.

04/07/2026

A bill that would require preschools and kindergartens to offer some time for play-based learning each day has unanimously passed the Iowa House of Representatives, a Senate subcommittee and full committee — but last week it was suddenly pulled from the Senate debate calendar.

Play is often seen as simple fun, but it is one of the most powerful tools for learning and development. Research consistently shows that play-based learning improves young children's attention, motivation and overall academic readiness.

Let's remind our Senators that play is not a break from learning, it is learning. Ask your State Senator to put House File 2652 back on the debate calendar. Find their email address at https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/find