Governments around the world began trying to bring the Internet under control as soon as they realized the danger to their power represented by unfettered public access to, and exchange of, information. From attempts to suppress strong encryption technology to the Communications Decency Act in the US and China's "Great Firewall," such efforts have generally proven ineffectual. But things are changing, and not for the better.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 28, 2019) — Walmart, UPS, NASA, hospitals, and many others are now training employees in virtual reality. These companies develop their own virtual reality products, but Paradigm is offering virtual reality training scenarios without the development cost.

Some of the training includes:

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 29, 2019) — The Iowa House this morning passed the 2019 Iowa CARE Act (SF 210) by a vote of 96-3. With the bill unanimously passing the Iowa Senate earlier in the week, the legislation now moves to the Governor's desk to be signed into law. The CARE (Caregiver Advise, Record, and Enable) Act outlines common-sense steps to help Iowa's more than 317,000 family caregivers when their loved-one goes into the hospital and as they transition home.

WASHINGTON DC (March 29, 2019) — To mark Equal Pay Day (April 2), the day that symbolizes how women, on average, have to work around three months longer to earn what men did the previous year, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has launched a multi-pronged effort to close the pay gap by 2030.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 29, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds traveled to Ypsilanti, Michigan this morning to testify in favor of E15 at the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) public hearing on its proposed E15/RIN [Renewable Identification Number] reform rule.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 29, 2019) — This week, the Judicial Criminal Committee unanimously voted to support DCFS and an Adult Protective Service Workers.

HB1482, sponsored by Representative Tony McCombie, adds protections to DCFS and Adult Protective Service employees from assault, the same protections applied to teachers, police/fire, and other emergency responders who protect those in harm’s way.

WASHINGTON DC (March 29, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack will be continuing his Coffee with Your Congressman tour with stops in Clinton, Eldridge, and Davenport. At each stop, Loebsack will be available to chat with constituents about issues of concern, answer questions, and provide casework-assistance. These gatherings will be held at diners and coffee shops to give the Congressman an opportunity to meet with and hear directly from Iowans in a one-on-one setting.

PRESS RELEASE (March 29, 2019) — The Adrian Rubin Scholarship was created with our leaders of the future (current students) in mind. Over the years, college has become increasingly expensive and necessary. This scholarship serves the purpose of being able to help one student get closer to achieving their goal of landing their dream career without having to rack up hundreds of thousands of student loan debt in order to do so.

QUAD CITIES (March 28, 2019) — Upcoming Events and Reminders:

  • Saturday, April 6, 5th Annual Quad Cities National Robotics Week Showcase

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 28, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today in response to flooding and flash flooding beginning March 13 and continuing.

The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for Greene County.

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