It’s like paying off your car loan, immediately financing the purchase of a new one, and insisting it doesn’t cost more — just because the monthly payment stayed the same. What about the savings you could have enjoyed if you hadn’t taken on new debt at all?

This ITR Live podcast takes an in-depth look at local government bond elections across Iowa. From small-town school projects to multimillion-dollar city referenda, it explains why these votes matter, how they quietly drive up property taxes, and what taxpayers can do to stay

"Asking just the same (bond) question again and again is tone deaf to those voters that are had repeatedly expressed great frustration with their property tax burden." - ITR President Chris Hagenow kcci.com/article/iowa-b…

New ITR Live podcast: "We need less government." youtube.com/watch?v=UGHPfF…

In this episode of ITR Live, Chris Hagenow and Sarah Curry break down the results of Iowa’s November local elections, where billions in local debt and dozens of bond measures were on the line. From record-breaking approval totals in Des Moines to a wave of rejections across rural

New ITR Live episode: Chris Hagenow & John Hendrickson dive into the 2026 Iowa gov race: -Rep. Randy Feenstra launches official bid -Zach Lahn enters with "Iowa First" focus -Key issues: property rights, healthcare costs, foreign land buys youtube.com/watch?v=olzjj6…

In this episode of ITR Live, Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson tackle a theme that is becoming impossible to ignore in Iowa: local and state government continue spending aggressively while taxpayers are told to “tighten their belts.” Using several real-world examples straight

In this episode of ITR Live, Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson dig into a set of issues that will shape Iowa’s upcoming legislative session — from Des Moines’ $7 million subsidy for a new soccer stadium to a stunning $1 billion fraud scandal unfolding in Minnesota’s

New ITR Live podcast episode- Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson look ahead to the coming Iowa legislative session, where property taxes are already shaping up as the dominant issue. As lawmakers, interest groups, and local officials ramp up pre-session conversations, the hosts

On this ITR Live episode, Chris and John talk about why Iowa’s fiscal position remains strong, but why that strength should not be misinterpreted as a green light for higher spending or policy complacency. youtube.com/watch?v=UuwFNO…

Property taxes once again emerge as the central issue of the upcoming session. This podcast conversation reflects growing bipartisan recognition that unchecked local government spending is driving tax increases and that meaningful reform must focus on structural restraint rather

Governor Reynolds' proposal goes straight to the heart of the matter: Local government spending must be restrained.

In this episode of ITR Live, we break down the first full week of the 2026 Iowa legislative session, with a sharp focus on property taxes, government spending, and the tone being set by legislative leadership. taxrelief.org/straight-talk-…

Chris is throwing things at the camera because an editorial board wrote that slowing down the growth of property taxes will cause sewage to back up in your basement. Don't worry, he missed. The camera is safe. youtube.com/watch?v=HIgOiI…

Three Plans, One Goal as Legislation is Introduced Property tax reform has moved quickly into action in 2026, with Republicans in both chambers and Governor Kim Reynolds introducing comprehensive proposals aimed at slowing property tax growth and addressing long-standing

New ITR Live podcast episode: Chris Hagenow is joined in-studio by returning guest Alan Ostergren for a wide-ranging episode that quickly locks onto the political backdrop shaping Iowa’s 2026 cycle: money, organization, and the reality that statewide races are now fought on

Momentum is building around the need for limits on local revenue growth. ITR has long advocated for a 2% property tax cap, and that idea is now central to the property tax debate. The Senate, Governor, and House proposals share common goals but take different approaches,

Turn Those Machines Back On! Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson return to the ITR Live podcast microphones as the Iowa legislative session begins to take shape. With early attention on the governor’s race and shifting dynamics within Republican primaries, the hosts walk through

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New trivia question: Who was Abraham Lincoln’s political hero? Listen to ITR Live! This week, Chris and John talk about property taxes and pretend reform. youtube.com/watch?v=qvMfoP…