爱荷华州在2026年面临3.75亿美元的收入短缺,原因是减税、失业和出口疲软,引发了关于财政稳定的辩论。
Iowa faces a $375 million revenue shortfall in 2026 due to tax cuts, job losses, and weak exports, sparking debate over fiscal stability.
由于减税、失业率上升、大豆出口疲软以及经济不确定性,爱荷华州国家收入预计将在2026财政年度下降9%,跌至81亿美元。
Iowa’s state revenue is projected to drop 9% in fiscal year 2026, falling to $8.1 billion, due to tax cuts, rising unemployment, weaker soybean exports, and economic uncertainty.
收入估计会议引用了早先预测的3.75亿美元订正数字,其中民主党警告说,财政危机日益严重,预算出现 " 10亿美元洞 " ,而共和党人则捍卫国家坚挺的储备(超过60亿美元),并辩称减税正在推动经济增长。
The Revenue Estimating Conference cited a $375 million revision from earlier forecasts, with Democrats warning of a growing fiscal crisis and a “billion-dollar hole” in the budget, while Republicans defend the state’s strong reserves—over $6 billion—and argue tax cuts are boosting economic growth.
总督金·雷诺兹(Kim Reynolds)和GOP(GOP)领导人说,国家财政稳定,计划利用纳税人救济基金来弥补短缺,财产税改革是2026年立法会议之前的当务之急。
Governor Kim Reynolds and GOP leaders say the state remains financially stable and plan to use the Taxpayer Relief Fund to offset the shortfall, with property tax reform a top priority ahead of the 2026 legislative session.