DES MOINES, IOWA (January 27, 2020) — With tax-filing season upon us, the Iowa Department of Revenue is reminding Iowans of the many resources available and recent changes at the Department that can assist taxpayers with filing their tax return.

The Department will begin processing returns at the same time as the IRS on January 27. This is because Iowa tax-payers are required to provide their federal return with their Iowa return. Iowa income-tax returns are due on April 30.

On January 20, comedian and podcast host Joe Rogan mentioned that he'll "probably vote for Bernie" Sanders in the Democratic Party's presidential primary. Rogan cited Sanders's decades of "consistency" as a "very powerful structure to operate from." More interesting than Rogan's quasi-endorsement was the Human Rights Campaign's negative response. The organization called on Sanders to "reconsider" his acceptance of Rogan's support. What's the organization's problem with Rogan?

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 25, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg  released their public schedule for the week of Monday, January 27-Sunday, February 2, 2020.

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

Monday, January 27, 2020

Gov Reynolds holds Executive Council meeting

Robert Ray Conference Room

Iowa State Capitol

10AM

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 24, 2020) — State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announces the results of his most recent Invest in Iowa online auction; over $71 million will be deposited in 24 financial institutions across the state as a result of the January 14 auction. The state will receive an average rate of return of 1.70% on these six-month certificates of deposit (CDs). "This program is a win-win for Iowa," said Fitzgerald.