The Illinois Department of Employment Security has enhanced its services at the American Job Center office and will hold an Open House on Monday, November 20.

The last time Congress modernized the tax code, it was 1986.

That’s more than 30 years ago.

In the generation since, the tax code has grown out of control.

It’s been a dream come true for accountants and lobbyists. But it’s a nightmare for most Americans.

This has helped the powerful and the well-connected. But it’s hurt American workers. It’s hurt American industry. And it’s hurt America’s ability to compete with the rest of the world.

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions Thursday.

The following appointments are unpaid and are subject to Senate confirmation:

Workforce Development Board

Kelly Barrick, Johnston

Gina Bettini, Davenport

Jeff DeVries, Des Moines

Steven Gilbert, Osceola

Quentin Hart, Waterloo

Carmen Heck, Iowa City

Jayson Henry, Pella

Jay Iverson, Ankeny

SPRINGFIELD (Nov. 9, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bill:

Bill No.: SB 0734

An Act Concerning Local Government

Action: Vetoed

Veto Message for SB 734

November 9, 2017

To the Honorable Members of The Illinois Senate

100th General Assembly:

Reynolds is waiting on ‘third parties’ to tell her what to do about two of her fundraisers.
 
'America's Got Talent' Finalist and 'America's Favorite Mystifier' Mike Super Live on Stage
 
Saturday, January 6 - 7 pm
On Sale Friday, November 17 at 10 am
 
For the first time in the Quad Cities, America's Got Talent Finalist Mike Super is coming to the TaxSlayer Center for one night only, Saturday, January 6 at 7pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 17 at 10 am
 

Ads Feature Hubbells Stepping Up To Help Address Iowa's 'Brutal' Mental Health Crisis

Fred Hubbell: 'They’ve Got People In The Hallways Lying In Beds With No Place To Go. That’s Just Not How We Take Care Of People. That’s Not How We Build Our State.'

IOWA (KWQC)- Aldermen, Mayor Klipsch, Police Chiefs, Juvenile Justice Leaders and more are all coming together to help change the Juvenile Justice System in Iowa.

"We are looking for the legislature to come together to make some changes in juvenile laws," Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane says.

Those changes include harsher penalties for kids who steal cars.

After a few more meetings, the bill will be drafted by State Senator Roby Smith (R) 47th Dist.

Thanks to a generous estate donation, the Friends of the Davenport Public Library are able to offer a large, unique collection of books for sale. This special event will take place on Friday, November 17 from noon to 5pm and Saturday, November 18 from 9am to noon and will be held at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue).

SAVANNA… Legislation to provide an income tax credit to flood victims received the approval of the Illinois House of Representatives and State Senate this week and now heads to the Governor's desk for final consideration, according to State Representative McCombie (IL-71), co-sponsor of the bill.

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