26 Mar 2020

Illinois Public Health Association Donates 30,000 Gloves to Fight Coronavirus

By Tom Hughes

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 26, 2020) — As the COVID-19 outbreak intensifies in Illinois, and in an effort to respond to the growing need among frontline health-care providers for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), the Illinois Public Health Association is announcing today that we are donating 30,000 gloves to statewide healthcare providers in the fight against this pandemic.

26 Mar 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Honoring Dr Norman Borlaug

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (March 26, 2020) — Prepared Floor Remarks by US Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley honoring Dr Norman Borlaug:

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In honor of Iowa History Month, I would like to speak about one of Iowa’s favorite sons: Dr Norman Borlaug, whose birthday is today.

Raised on a farm near Cresco, Iowa, Borlaug is credited with saving more lives than anyone in history with his breakthroughs in agronomy.

26 Mar 2020

Iowa Restaurant Association Releases Preliminary Assessment of Economic Impact of Temporary Suspension of On Premise Service; Operators Project Revenues Down 84%

By Emilee Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 26, 2020) — The Iowa Restaurant Association today shared its preliminary assessment of the devastating toll the temporary suspension of on-premise food and beverage service has taken on Iowa's hospitality industry. The Association surveyed operators of all sizes and concept types from across the state including restaurants, bars, and other food and beverage establishments. 670 operators, or approximately 10% of the industry, participat

26 Mar 2020

Iowa Workforce Development Reports Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed for Week of 03/15-21

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2020) — The number of initial claims filed between Sunday, March 15, and Saturday, March 21 (the first time period that reflects the increased number of claims filed related to COVID-19, including the broader group of individuals eligible for claims due to the virus) was 40,952. The number of continuing weekly unemployment claims as a result of COVID-19 will be available in next Thursday's release.

26 Mar 2020

USDA Feeds Kids, Helps Families During COVID-19 Emergency

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 26, 2020) — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to be as flexible as possible to get food out to the people who need it during the COVID-19 National Emergency. On Wednesday, March 18, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which includes billions of dollars in nutrition assistance for children and families.

26 Mar 2020

Rep Dave Loebsack Welcomes Swift Investments in Local Community Health Centers to Combat COVID-19

By Joe Hand

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 25, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the US Department of Health and Human Services announced several grants for community health centers located across Iowa’s Second Congressional District. These grants, which were part of the Coronavirus Supplemental Funding for Health Centers program, are in addition to the funding they already receive from the federal government and meant to directly help combat the COVID-19 illness.

26 Mar 2020

Iowa Credit Union Foundation Launches Emergency Relief Fund

By Jaimie Miller

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2020) — The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) has launched a new Emergency Relief Fund to assist Iowans in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused a major disruption to the state’s economy, the income of many Iowans, and the health of small businesses across the state.

26 Mar 2020

Remote Notarization Now in Effect in Iowa After Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Emergency Waiver

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2020) — The in-person requirement for notarizing documents is temporarily waived for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency, Governor Kim Reynolds declared earlier this week. The requirements are subject to guidance provided by Iowa Secretary of State of State Paul Pate.

A new law allowing remote notarization in Iowa was scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2020. Gov Reynolds declaration accelerates the timeline.

26 Mar 2020

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Dismantles National "Puppy Laundering" Ring

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2020) — Iowans who operated an alleged puppy laundering ring have agreed to dissolve their “pet rescue” non-profits, permanently cease deceptive operations, pay the state $60,000, and submit to other restrictions as part of a settlement with Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller.

25 Mar 2020

Republican Senators Urge Trade Measures to Respond to Economic Impact of COVID-19

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (March 25, 2020) — A group of Senate Finance Committee Republicans, led by Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), are urging the Trump administration to consider utilizing trade policy-measures to reduce the economic strain imposed on Americans by the COVID-19 public health crisis.

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