爱荷华州2026年预算缺口已缩小至8.9%, Iowa’s 2026 budget gap narrows to 8.9% despite ongoing fiscal challenges.

爱荷华州2026财政年度的预计预算缺口略微缩小到8.9%,原因是消费支出比预期的要强,以及联邦对农民的120亿美元一揽子援助计划,尽管仍然有13亿美元的差距。 Iowa’s projected budget shortfall for fiscal year 2026 has narrowed slightly to 8.9% due to stronger-than-expected consumer spending and a federal $12 billion aid package for farmers, though a $1.3 billion gap remains. 收入估计数增加了1 840万美元,2027财政年度的收入预计为85亿美元。 Revenue estimates were raised by $18.4 million, with FY 2027 revenues projected at $8.5 billion. 总督金·雷诺兹将财政保守主义和减税归功于长期稳定,并列举了19亿美元盈余和40亿美元储备基金。 Governor Kim Reynolds credited fiscal conservatism and tax cuts for long-term stability, citing a $1.9 billion surplus and $4 billion in reserve funds. 尽管有所改善,但挑战依然存在,包括农业压力、联邦的不确定性和成本上升。 Despite improvements, challenges persist, including agricultural pressures, federal uncertainty, and rising costs. 到2050年,保健、基础设施和人口统计等长期结构性问题每年可能给经济带来470亿至610亿美元的压力,这促使人们呼吁采用25年规划方法。 Long-term structural issues—such as healthcare, infrastructure, and demographics—could strain the economy by $47 billion to $61 billion annually by 2050, prompting calls for a 25-year planning approach.