Lahn, Sand Face Off on Running Mates, School Funding, Visas in Second Debate

Lahn, Sand clash over taxes, budget in second debate

SIOUX CITY — Iowa’s budget, tax breaks for data centers and the future of property taxes took center stage as Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn and Democratic candidate Rob Sand faced off in their second debate Wednesday. The candidates offered different approaches to the state’s financial challenges, with Lahn emphasizing tax relief and government efficiency while Sand questioned whether recent tax cuts have left Iowa facing an ongoi…

Iowa education funding a top topic in debate between candidates for governor

The two candidates competing to be Iowa’s next governor explained some of their state budget priorities during a debate in KTIV TV studios in Sioux City last night. Democrat Rob Sand said he’d recommend a 5% increase in general state funding for public schools next year. Sand would also ask legislators to set income limits […]

Lahn, Sand face off on running mates, school funding, visas in second debate

Sand, Lahn debate plans to tackle state budget shortfall while funding schools

Iowa gubernatorial candidates Rob Sand and Zach Lahn contrasted their proposals Wednesday during a televised debate on how to fund Iowa priorities amid both a state budget deficit and high inflation rate. The debate, hosted by KTIV-TV4 in Sioux City, was the second time the candidates met on stage as they seek to fill the […]

Gubernatorial candidates clash on education, taxes, and state budget

Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand and his Republican opponent Zach Lahn participated in their second debate Wednesday night, discussing education, affordability, the state budget, and taxes. The hour-long debate, hosted by KTIV-TV4 and moderated by Matt Breen, Dave Price, and Justin Rust, was held in the KTIV Studio in Sioux City on Oct. 14....

Where Rob Sand and Zach Lahn differ on voter priorities