02 Jul 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Directs $490 Million of CARES Funds into Unemployment Trust Fund

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 2, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced she has directed $490 million of the $1.25 billion in Coronavirus relief funds Iowa was provided through the CARES Act, to be deposited into Iowa's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. The deposit will ensure that eligible Iowans continue to receive unemployment insurance benefits, and will also enable Iowa employers to remain in Tax Table 7 for 2021.

02 Jul 2020

Test Iowa Clinic Site to Open in Pottawattamie County

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 2, 2020) — A new Test Iowa clinic site is scheduled to open in Pottawattamie County on Monday, July 6, 2020.

The new clinic site will be located at All Care Health Center, 902 South 6th St, in Council Bluffs.

01 Jul 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Highlights the Beginning of The US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Trade Agreement

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 1, 2020) — With the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement taking effect on July 1, 2020, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement:

“USMCA is a historic agreement for Iowa families, farmers, and small-business owners. I’m grateful to President Trump, Ambassador [Robert] Lighthizer, and the entire administration for their unwavering commitment to getting this agreement done.

30 Jun 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Takes Action on All Remaining Legislation of The 2020 Legislative Session

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2020) - Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bills into law:

30 Jun 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Kelly Garcia to Serve as Interim Director at IDPH

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds appointed Kelly Garcia to serve as interim director of the Iowa Department of Public Health. She will continue to serve as director of the Department of Human Services (DHS).

30 Jun 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Signed Legislation into Law to Lower Taxes on Renewable Fuels

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2403, legislation that will lower the cost of E-15 and higher blends of renewable fuels in Iowa by changing how the state taxes higher-blend biofuels. The governor signed the bill during her weekly press conference at Pine Lake Corn Processors in Steamboat Rock.

30 Jun 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Legislation into Law, Including Key Legislative Priorities

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2020) — On Monday, June 29, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: 

29 Jun 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Two Counties

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 29, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for Fayette and Van Buren counties in response to a severe storm system June 20 and continuing.

26 Jun 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Legislation into Law, Including Key Legislative Priority

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINE, IOWA (June 26, 2020) — On Thursday, June 25, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: 

25 Jun 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Black Hawk County

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 25, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for Black Hawk County in response to a severe storm June 20 and continuing.

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