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Of the $12.9 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2022, 1 percent, or $129.8 million, came from other taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Iowa collected $373.5 million in amusements sales tax in 2022

Of the $12.9 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2022, 2.9 percent, or $373.5 million, came from amusements sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Iowa ranks 21st in the U.S. for the most public utilities sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Iowa collected $71,453,000 in public utilities sales tax, ranking it 21st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Iowa collected 10.1% more in amusements sales tax in 2022

Of the $12.9 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2022, $373.5 million came from amusements sales tax, a 10.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Bipartisan Bill Improves Access to Exec Branch Ethics Records

By Hawkeye Reporter Report | Jul 21, 2023

New government accountability legislation authored by Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) would improve access to executive branch ethics records that are often shrouded by layers of bureaucracy. The Executive Branch Accountability and Transparency Act establishes a new searchable database to house personnel ethics waivers, recusals and disclosures that must be publicly available under current law, but, are difficult to locate or obtain in practice.

Grassley Joins Hinson, Colleagues to Help Reduce Maternal and Infant Mortality

By Hawkeye Reporter Report | Jul 21, 2023

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) partnered with a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers to introduce the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act. Other sponsors include Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Rep. Alma Adams (D-N.C.).

Iowa ranks 13th in the U.S. for the most pari-mutuels sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Iowa collected $3,947,000 in pari-mutuels sales tax, ranking it 13th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Iowa increases from 2021 to 2022

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Iowa in 2022 was $248,176, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Iowa collected $860.2 million in corporate net income taxes in 2022

Of the $12.9 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2022, 6.7 percent, or $860.2 million, came from corporations net income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Iowa collected $5.8 billion in income taxes in 2022

Of the $12.9 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2022, 45.2 percent, or $5.8 billion, came from income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

In Meeting with Administration Officials, Grassley Hammers Home the Need for Modernization of Organ Transplant System

By Hawkeye Reporter Report | Jul 20, 2023

Building on a nearly two decades-long push to conduct oversight of the U.S. organ procurement and transplant system, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, spoke with administration officials during a bipartisan Senate Finance roundtable regarding modernization of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).

Bipartisan Senators Meet with HRSA, CMS Officials to Discuss Organ Transplant Modernization and Reform

By Hawkeye Reporter Report | Jul 20, 2023

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and committee members Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued a statement following a Senate Finance roundtable with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Administrator Carole Johnson and officials from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Iowa collected 2% more in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2022

Of the $12.9 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2022, $3.9 million came from pari-mutuels sales tax, a 2 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Iowa during week ending July 8

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa in the week ending July 8, making up less than 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

Iowa collected $11.8 million in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2022

Of the $12.9 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $11.8 million, came from taxes on public utilities licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Iowa during week ending July 8

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Iowa in the week ending July 8, making up less than 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

Iowa ranks 24th in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, Iowa collected $701,213,000 in motor fuels sales tax, ranking it 24th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Iowa collected 23.7% more in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2022

Of the $12.9 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2022, $80 million came from taxes on general corporation licenses, a 23.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Iowa collected $1.1 billion in license taxes in 2022