25 Jan 2018

Instacart Launches Same-Day Grocery Delivery Service in Davenport

By Andrea Toch

Over 110k Davenport-area Households Can Now Have Groceries Delivered in as Little as One-Hour   WHO Instacart ​ (​ www.Instacart.com​ ), the fast-growing retail​  ​ delivery service whose shoppers hand pick and deliver items from trusted local stores, announced today that it is expanding into the Davenport area to serve over 110K households beginning January 31.

24 Jan 2018

Demand for State Treasury Deposits in Iowa Financial Institutions is Strong

By Karen Austin

Auction brings highest returns in the last decade

24 Jan 2018

State Treasurer & Senator Boulton Proposes Retirement Savings Plan

By Karen Austin

Proposed legislation offers small business workers the ability to save for retirement.

24 Jan 2018

Senator Boulton Proposes Plan to Expand Retirement Savings Options

By Jordan Sabine

Des Moines, IA- Today, State Senator Nate Boulton introduced two bills in the Iowa Senate to expand access to retirement savings options for Iowans across the state. He and Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald held a press conference to explain the impact of the legislation and provide further details.

19 Jan 2018

Free Presentation - How is Technology Changing Your Job?

By Lisa Lockheart

Explore the Influence of Technology on Jobs, with Rock Island Library Discussion

[Rock Island, IL:] Advances in the world of technology have extended far beyond the world of information technology. The Rock Island Public Library will host a free discussion on the impact of changing technology on careers on Wednesday, January 24.

19 Jan 2018

Governor’s Office launches PolicyPOV blog

By Rachel Bold

CHICAGO (Jan. 19, 2018) — The Governor’s Office is starting a new PolicyPOV blog intended to deliver points of view (POV) on policies, programs, issues and events of concern to Illinoisans. The first post addresses how the new federal tax reform act impacts Illinois families and businesses. The blog is being hosted at the governor’s website.

16 Jan 2018

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg announce new research on state's regulatory framework

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg announced new research on the state’s regulatory framework from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University on Tuesday. The data suggests Iowa’s administrative code is overly burdensome to business and industry and impacts growing the economy.

15 Jan 2018

Governor vows to fight for small business growth reforms

By Rachel Bold

Roundtable talks in Rockford, Peoria bring small business concerns to forefront

PEORIA (Jan. 12, 2018) — Gov. Bruce Rauner met with two dozen entrepreneurs and small business development advocates for roundtable discussions near Rockford and in Peoria today.

The governor is dedicated to helping build on Illinois’ base of 1.2 million small businesses that employ nearly half the state’s private workforce, or about 2.4 million people.

12 Jan 2018

Free Tax Preparation Available

By Jennifer Walker

Quad Cities residents with a household income of $57,000 or less are eligible for free tax preparation services offered through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program of United Way of the Quad Cities Area at 14 different sites. IRS-certified trained volunteers will prepare taxes at no cost.

12 Jan 2018

Statement of Under Secretary Greg Ibach on Section 199A Tax Code Fix

By USDA Office of Communications

(Washington, D.C., January 12, 2018) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach today issued the following statement regarding efforts to address concerns with recent changes to Section 199A of the federal tax code. Some agriculture stakeholders have raised questions about potential market effects on cooperatives and independent grain-related businesses.

Ibach’s statement is as follows:

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