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:

03 Jan 2018

Outstanding Debt Obligations Increase 3 Percent

By Karen Austin

Largest percentage increase in debt obligations in the last four years

03 Jan 2018

Treasurer Fitzgerald Cautious About Recent 529 College Savings Changes Under the Federal Tax Reform Bill

By Karen Austin

Extension of the benefits could cost millions

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.

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