30 Jan 2020

State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald Announces 2020 College Savings Iowa Deduction Amount

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 29, 2020) — State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald is excited to announce the Iowa income-tax deduction has increased for those saving with College Savings Iowa.* "Account owners who are Iowa tax-payers can deduct the first $3,439 they contribute per beneficiary account from their state taxable-income in 2020," Fitzgerald said. "This tax-deduction is a great way to save for others while keeping more money in your pocket."

30 Jan 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the First in the Nation Iowa Caucuses

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (January 29, 2020) — Statement for the record by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the First in the Nation Iowa Caucuses:

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This coming Monday, the First in the Nation Iowa caucuses kick off the Presidential nomination process.

The Presidential preference part of the caucus is just one part, however.

In truth, the Iowa caucuses are an example of grassroots democracy.

30 Jan 2020

Illinois Chamber responds to Gov JB Pritzker's State of the State Address

By Callie Brenden

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (January 30, 2020) — Illinois Chamber President and CEO Todd Maisch released the following statement on Governor Pritzke's State of the State Address:

30 Jan 2020

State Rep Tony McCombie (R-71st) on Gov JB Pritzker's State of the State Address

By Dan Pelphrey

 

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (January 30, 2020) — State Representative Tony McCombie (71st-Savanna) reacted to Governor JB Pritzker’s second State of the State Address by renewing her call for Illinois lawmakers to focus on providing relief for out-of-control property taxes, reforming ethics laws to eliminate self-dealing, and improving the way Illinois redraws its political maps following the decennial Census.

29 Jan 2020

Local Students Graduate from Marquette University

By Abby Cole

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (January 29, 2020) — The following students have graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

418 undergraduate and graduate students received their diplomas last semester.

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws its more than 11,500 students from all 50 states and more than 84 different countries. Marquette is ranked in the top 10 nationally for job placement.

29 Jan 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Praises USMCA as Major Win for Iowa

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 29, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement following President Trump signing the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) at the White House: 

“President Trump successfully negotiated a strong, balanced, and reciprocal trade agreement that will benefit Iowa and the entire nation. Years from now, USMCA will prove to be a major boost to Iowa’s economy, especially for families, farmers, manufacturers, and small businesses.

29 Jan 2020

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate to Lead Nation’s Secretaries of State at NASS Conference This Week in DC

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 28, 2020) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate will meet with election officials across the country and top cybersecurity officials during the annual winter conference of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS). Election cybersecurity will be a key topic of discussion. Sec Pate is the current president of the organization.

29 Jan 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Honors the Iowa Caucuses

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (January 28, 2020) — Statement for the record by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley honoring the Iowa caucuses:

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In a week, all political focus will be set on my home state of Iowa for the First in the Nation Precinct Caucuses.

Many pundits ask why Iowa should be awarded this much impact in the Presidential nomination process?

Iowans take this job seriously.

29 Jan 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Dana Oxley to the Supreme Court

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 28, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Dana Oxley as a justice of the Iowa Supreme Court Tuesday afternoon at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

29 Jan 2020

Senate Resolution Supports National Trafficking, Modern Slavery Prevention Month

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (January 28, 2020) — Senator Charless "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) today joined Sens Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) to introduce a bipartisan resolution to bring awareness to human trafficking. The resolution expresses the Senate’s support for National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month.

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