04 Apr 2018

Grassley Statement on Chinese Tariffs

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, a lifelong family farmer and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement regarding China’s second wave of tariffs targeting U.S. commodities, including soybeans, which were announced in retaliation to the Administration’s tariffs on Chinese products.

04 Apr 2018

Loebsack Statement on Reports EPA Granted a RFS “Hardship” Waiver to Large Oil Refinery

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement after it was reported that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a “hardship” waiver from the RFS to Andeavor, one of the nation’s largest oil refiners, which made $1.5 billion in profits last year.

04 Apr 2018

Iowa’s Largest Employers Expect Continued Growth for the 2018 Economy

By Iowa Business Council

Despite the continued growth prompted by the strong economy, 65 percent of IBC members report concern in regards to attracting, developing and retaining a quality workforce.

22 Mar 2018

Modern Woodmen of America shares 2017 results

By Michelle Opsahl

Strong for members, their families and their communities

Throughout Modern Woodmen of America’s 135 years in business, members have always come first. The fraternal financial services organization recently shared its 2017 financial and fraternal numbers, which showcase that dedication to protecting futures and serving communities.

Some highlights from 2017:

22 Mar 2018

New website promotes Registered Apprenticeships in Iowa

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – A new website launched this week en

22 Mar 2018

Loebsack Statement on House Passage of Government Funding Bill

By Rep. Dave Loebsack

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the House passed the FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure the government remains open and provides funding for the rest of the current Fiscal Year.

15 Mar 2018

Gov. Rauner appoints new Executive Inspector General

By Rachel Bold

SPRINGFIELD (Mar. 14, 2018) —Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced he has appointed Susan Haling as Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor. Haling has more than six years of experience in the Office of the Inspector General (OEIG).

15 Mar 2018

Money Smart Kid essay contest deadline extended; additional awards announced

By Lori Ristau

Contest offers students a chance to win $1,000, $500 or $300 toward college savings DES MOINES, IOWA (March 15, 2018) – The Iowa Money Smart Kid essay contest deadline has been extended. Iowa students now have until Friday, March 23, 2018, to enter the essay contest sponsored by the Iowa Bankers Association. 

15 Mar 2018

Genesis Offers Wills, Estate Planning Events

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Iowa – March 13, 2018 – Genesis Philanthropy and the Genesis Foundation will present a free educational resource for persons interested in creating or revising a will or estate plan.

“Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way’’ events will be presented by local estate planning attorneys.

Here are the dates and details:

13 Mar 2018

PolicyPOV blog on Governor’s FY19 budget highlights surplus, tax cuts

By Rachel Bold

CHICAGO (March 8, 2018) – The Governor’s Office today published the first of a series of blogs on the FY19 state budget. It argues that by enacting a budget with structural reforms, the state would have a surplus this year that it could use to start paying down its backlog of unpaid bills. The reforms would also ignite the Illinois economy, create more jobs and increase personal income. If legislators passed true pension reform, taxes could be reduced $1.0 billion this year.

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