III. ECONOMY, SPENDING AND TAXES

We support the primary Republican principles of limited government and bureaucratic regulations; free-market solutions; and simplified tax structures at all levels. We support reduction of the national debt, elimination of estate (death) taxes, a moratorium on new taxes, restricted government spending, and governmental balanced budgets. We believe economic prosperity, spurred by free markets and enterprise, is the ultimate means by which we fund all other ends. Burdensome regulations, fees and taxes diminish return and discourage entrepreneurial activity.

  1. The federal government should abide by and implement generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for the budget and all expenditures. This should include independent and certified audits.
  2. We support the use of Eminent Domain only in those cases of great public need and where just compensation is awarded.
  3. We oppose double taxation of Social Security Benefits.
  4. We support reducing federal income taxes.
  5. We are unequivocally opposed to sports betting in Iowa in any form--including at race tracks, casinos, and/or via Iowa Lottery online applications primarily for the purpose of revenue generation.
  6. We oppose the state of Iowa allowing more casinos in Iowa.
  7. We support incentivizing companies to bring back jobs from foreign nations.
  8. We oppose government funding of NPR and PBS.
  9. We believe that sworn enemies of the United States and terrorist organizations should not receive US foreign aid.
  10. We reject any plans for a Central Bank Digital Currency and any ensuing policies or actions such as Environmental, Social, Governance, (ESG) or similar social scoring policies.