FUD is a slang word that stands for Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt.  FUD is a disinformation strategy used to influence people towards having a negative perception of something.  When FUD is … more

An Inconvenient Apocalypse  Wes Jackson and Robert Jensen  Notre Dame Press  $24 (paperback)  ISBN 978-0-268-20366-5 When former Vice President Al Gore produced the … more

With Governor Reynolds’ signature on each of the 2023 budget bills, the state’s spending plan for the new fiscal year is now set. The Governor signed all of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget … more

State Treasurer Roby Smith is highlighting IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan, which helps individuals with disabilities save. “It can be easy to take a checking … more

The Iowa Legislature continues to prioritize expanding access to mental health care in every corner of the state by passing bills to recruit and retain mental health providers to Iowa. Below is a … more

Q: What is Proposition 12?   A: In May the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge to a California law known as Proposition 12 that dictates how farmers raise their livestock to gain market … more

Q: What is Flag Day? A: Flag Day was designated in 1949 by act of Congress to commemorate the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress adopting the flag resolution in Philadelphia. On … more

65+ and Military Property Tax Relief – LAST CHANCE How to file for the Senior Homestead Tax Credit and Exemption House File 718, the property tax relief signed into law this session included a … more

To celebrate Flag Day, State Treasurer Roby Smith is showcasing safe deposit box items held in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “The American flag is the most-defining symbol of the United … more

State Treasurer Roby Smith voted today to provide $200,000 in assistance to those impacted by the recent Davenport building collapse. These funds will be distributed through the Iowa Individual … more