24 Mar 2020

USDA and USTR Announce Continued Progress on Implementation of US-China Phase One Agreement

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 24, 2020) — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) today announced continued progress in the implementation of the agriculture-related provisions of the US-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement.

24 Mar 2020

These Provisions Have No Place in an Emergency Bill

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (March 24, 2020) — Negotiators continue to work on a third response bill to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with legislation proposed today by House Democrats and last Thursday by Senate Republicans. Both bills include important provisions to strengthen public health, aid those most affected by the crisis, support the economy, and address the current emergency.

24 Mar 2020

Illinois Congressional Delegation Joins IPHCA’s Call for Urgent Health Center Funding

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 24, 2020) — Our nation’s ongoing public health crisis is creating dire consequences for Illinois’ community-health centers, from a lack of patients. Illinois’ congressional delegation is stepping up to call for an answer now.  

24 Mar 2020

Insulin Gains New Pathway to Increased Competition

By David Arvelo

WASHINGTON DC (March 24, 2020) — Today is a historic day and a landmark moment for patients with diabetes and other serious medical conditions, as insulin and certain other biologic drugs transition to a different regulatory pathway. This regulatory transition, mandated by Congress and implemented by the FDA, is incredibly important for patients.

24 Mar 2020

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue’s Statement on National Ag Day

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 24, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding National Agriculture Day and President Donald J Trump’s Proclamation recognizing the importance of America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers:

24 Mar 2020

One Human Family Speaks Out Against Anti-Asian Hate

By Rev. Rich Hendricks

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 24, 2020) — With the entire world in crisis over the COVID-19 pandemic, it is natural for people to be filled with anxiety and fear over an uncertain future. This is not the time for blaming, scapegoating, and hate.

24 Mar 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Unemployment Insurance Tax Extension to Assist Small Businesses

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 24, 2020) — On March 23, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that first quarter unemployment tax payments that are due April 30 will be delayed till the end of the second quarter, July 31, 2020. Eligible employers include those employers with 50 or fewer employees. Eligible employers also must be in good standing with no delinquencies in quarterly payments. 

23 Mar 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Unemployment Insurance Tax Extension to Assist Small Businesses

By Pat Garrett
DES MOINES, IOWA (March 23, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced that first-quarter unemployment tax payments that are due April 30 will be delayed till the end of the 2nd quarter, July 31, 2020. Eligible employers include those employers with 50 or fewer employees. Eligible employers also must be in good standing with no delinquencies in quarterly payments.
23 Mar 2020

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Extends Voting Period to 40 Days for Mailed Ballots in June Primary

By Kevin Hall
DES MOINES, IOWA (March 23, 2020) — Secretary of State Paul Pate is extending the absentee voting period to 40 days for Iowans who choose to vote by mail in the June primary. He is also encouraging Iowans to cast ballots by mail, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This change will allow voters more time to send their ballots and provide county auditors a longer window for processing.
23 Mar 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs New Proclamation Continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration

By Pat Garrett
DES MOINES, IOWA (March 23, 2020) — On 22 March, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation includes additional mandatory closures, relaxes certain restrictions to promote additional social distancing and provides regulatory relief to Iowa health care industries, among other actions outlined in the proclamation below.

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