MBI Legislative Focus
March 12, 2010
Volume IX, Edition 9
Revenue Estimate Numbers Increase State Tax Revenues Only Slightly
The March revenue numbers are in and legislators will only see the very slightest in relief from major budget cuts. For the remainder of the current fiscal year, estimates show an increase of $900,000. The total projected revenues for this year are $5.402 billion, which is down $531 million from fiscal year 2009. For FY 2011, the state is projected to see an additional $33 million in tax revenues.
Government Affairs
Here you will find information pertaining to the public affairs efforts of MBI. A majority of our Government Affairs agenda consists of lobbying efforts. However, you will see that other components consist of coalition efforts, communications and our political action committee (i.e. MBI-PAC). MBI is seen as one of the premiere business associations in the state. This is made evident not only from MBI's presence at the State Capitol, but also at the county, city, and local levels. MBI's government affairs program is focused on an agenda that is pro-business and pro-construction. Our efforts advocate the prudent use of taxpayers' dollars in the procurement of public projects, as well as, maintaining the integrity of the construction industry as a vital role in commerce. MBI's Lobbying Team consists of Scott Norvell and Chad Kleppe. These two individuals ensure that MBI has a full time presence at the Iowa Capitol, as well as an ever increasing presence at local governmental levels.
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