that budget deficit has recently been about one point three, one point four billion dollars every single year. We are still north of a billion dollars.
SupportedRob Sand, at Iowa Governor General Election Debate (KCRG / The Gazette)
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Why we checked itSpecific dollar figures for Iowa's annual budget deficit — verifiable against state budget documents and auditor reports
What we foundIowa's recent budget deficits have been approximately $1.3–$1.4 billion (FY26) and $1.1–1.2 billion (FY27), confirming both the general range cited and the claim of remaining above $1 billion.