03 Jan 2018

Gov. Reynolds signs proclamation easing propane delivery rules

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation Friday temporarily suspending certain regulatory provisions pertaining to hours of service for the delivery of propane.

Extreme winter weather conditions and high demand for petroleum products throughout the Midwest have resulted in low supplies of propane. The proclamation temporarily suspends provisions of Iowa Code § 321.449 pertaining to hours of service for crews and drivers delivering propane.

28 Dec 2017

Illinois leads Midwest in clean energy job gains

By Elizabeth Tomev

Gov. Rauner addresses environmental entrepreneurs, investors

CHICAGO (Dec. 6, 2017) — The Land of Lincoln is the Midwestern leader in the charge to add clean energy jobs.

26 Dec 2017

Q&A: Taxes with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: What’s driving tax cuts to the finish line? 

26 Dec 2017

Nestlé Purina Honored as one of the Best Places to Work in 2018, a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award Winner

By Tiffany Gildehaus

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI (Dec. 11, 2017) — Nestlé Purina PetCare Company has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2018. The Employees’ Choice Awards program, now in its 10th year, relies solely on the input of employees, who elect to provide feedback on their jobs, work environments and companies via Glassdoor.

26 Dec 2017

Grassley Statement on President Trump Signing Historic Tax Reform Legislation into Law

By Grassley Press

“The President’s signature on this historic tax reform legislation means more money in the pockets of hardworking Iowans.”

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction over tax policy, voted for landmark tax reform legislation, which was signed into law this morning by President Trump.

26 Dec 2017

Illinois rolls back LLC fees

By Elizabeth Tomev

Governor signs SB 867, slashing filing costs for small businesses

CHICAGO (Dec. 20, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed legislation that substantially reduces startup, annual filing and other fees for limited liability companies (LLCs), the organizational structure preferred by many of Illinois’ 1.2 million small businesses.

26 Dec 2017

Grassley Votes for Historic Tax Relief for Iowans

By Grassley Press

Grassley Successfully Protects Wind Energy Production Tax Credit and Student Loan Interest Deduction in Final Version of Tax Reform; Grassley Gains Inclusion of Taxpayer Rights and Good Government Measures

20 Dec 2017

Loebsack Statement on House Passage of Ryan-McConnell Tax Plan

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the House passed the final version of the Ryan-McConnell Tax Plan.

20 Dec 2017

Report: Taxpayers Lost Billions as Hundreds of Drugs Misclassified Under Medicaid Drug Rebate Program

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement on a report released by the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) that showed 885 drugs were potentially misclassified under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, resulting in billions in lost taxpayer dollars.

20 Dec 2017

Secretary Perdue Statement on Congressional Passage of Tax Cuts & Reforms

By USDA Office of Communications

(Washington, D.C., December 20, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement regarding the Congressional passage of a conference report on tax cuts and reform legislation:

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