01 May 2017

Grassley says tax reform outline is promising for job creation, economic growth,

By Grassley Press

Sen. Chuck Grassley, a senior member and former chairman of the Finance Committee, with jurisdiction over taxes, made the following comment on the tax reform outline President Trump released today.

01 May 2017

Leahy & Grassley Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Encourage the Humanitarian Work of American Innovators

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Tuesday reintroduced bipartisan legislation to encourage and reward the use of patented technology to address humanitarian needs.  The bipartisan introduction comes on the eve of World Intellectual Property Day on Wednesday, a day to celebrate and learn about the role of intellectual property rights in promoting innovation.

28 Apr 2017

Rauner Administration Seeks to Rid State Government of Illegal Hires Made Under Previous Administration

By Eleni Demertzis

Comes on the heels of IDOT Special Master recognizing Rauner Administration for cleaning up state government hiring practices

SPRINGFIELD – The Rauner Administration this week filed a motion to deny employees hired illegally by the previous administration the protection of a collective bargaining agreement. 

26 Apr 2017

Reports Signal More Cause for Concern with Marshals Service Spending, Accountability

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley has called on the United States Marshals Service (USMS) to hold employees accountable for misconduct and answer serious questions about costly, yet questionable contracts. Grassley’s questions follow reports that Marshals employees routinely direct subordinates to draft their personal applications for promotion.

26 Apr 2017

Senate, House Co-Chairs Relaunch Congressional Trademark Caucus

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – In an effort to support the vital role trademarks play in the U.S. economy, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, Senator Chris Coons, Congressman John Ratcliffe and Congressman Ted Deutch have relaunched the Congressional Trademark Caucus.

26 Apr 2017

April 28: Workers Memorial Day Events around Iowa.

By Lance Coles

Workers’ Memorial Day: April 28-29

26 Apr 2017

Branstad, Reynolds kick off Year of Manufacturing to encourage growth of manufacturing in Iowa

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Administration sets goal of increasing manufacturing GDP $3 billion in 5 years

24 Apr 2017

Q/A: Skilled Foreign Work Visas With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassle

By Grassley Press

Q: What’s happening with your efforts to improve the skilled foreign worker visa programs?

24 Apr 2017

Governor Rauner Opens 50th Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair

By Eleni Demertzis

Address Economic Growth and Job Creation

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner today opened the 50th annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair hosted by the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council and discussed the administration’s efforts to increase economic growth and job creation.

21 Apr 2017

Governor Discusses Changes To Fix the Broken System

By Eleni Demertzis

Elk Grove Village – Governor Bruce Rauner today joined the Growth Opportunity Alliance (GOA) and discusses changing the broken system to grow Illinois’ economy.

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