14 Feb 2017

Government charge cards; GAO report finds some lacking documentation, Grassley pledges continued oversight

By Grassley Press

Chuck Grassley is the author of the Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act, enacted in 2012, that imposed new requirements to improve internal controls in the widely used government purchase card program.

13 Feb 2017

Governor and Lt. Governor Unveil 2016 Journal of Local Government Shared Service Best Practices

By Catherine Kelly

Journal is a blueprint for local governments to provide the people of Illinois more efficient, effective government services and save taxpayer dollars

13 Feb 2017

Q&A: Tax Reform With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: Will the federal tax code finally receive a long overdue overhaul?

13 Feb 2017

Grassley, Feinstein Introduce Legislation to Eliminate Troubled EB-5 Investor Visa Program

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley and Dianne Feinstein, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, have introduced legislation to eliminate the EB-5 visa program.

08 Feb 2017

New savings accounts allow persons with disabilities and their families to save for qualified disability expenses

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (02/08/2017) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced the launch of IAble, Iowa's tax-advantaged savings plan for persons with disabilities and their families. Signed into Iowa law in 2015, IAble allows families the opportunity to plan for the future well-being of a loved one with a disability without the risk of losing their eligibility for certain assistance programs, like SSI and Medicaid.

08 Feb 2017

Treasurer Fitzgerald has Treasures for Valentine's Day

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (02/01/2017) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is looking to reunite owners this Valentine's Day with their lost and forgotten cherished treasurers. "In addition to money, we have an assortment of mementos from safe deposit box contents waiting to be reclaimed," Fitzgerald said. "The contents include pictures of soldier's overseas, engagement rings, lockets, cards and love letters.

08 Feb 2017

Iowa AARP Free Tax Filing Help Available to Iowans Feb. 1 - Apr. 18

By Ann Black

Des Moines, Iowa - It's tax time again and beginning February 1 through April 18, AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation for Iowans through its Tax-Aide program.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in its 49th year, is the nation's largest free tax assistance and preparation service, offering free tax preparation help to anyone, especially those who are 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service

07 Feb 2017

State Treasurer Fitzgerald Statement Regarding IPERS

By Sam Harris

DES MOINES, IA (01/30/2017)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald issued the following statement regarding Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds' comments on IPERS.

07 Feb 2017

Governor Addresses Growth and Opportunity in Illinois with U.S. Chamber President

By Catherine Kelly

CHICAGO - Governor Bruce Rauner today joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to discuss Illinois' opportunities for growth. He addressed business leaders as part of the U.S. Chamber's #LetsGrow Tour to encourage economic growth around the country. 

07 Feb 2017

Outstanding Debt Obligations Increase 0.92%

By Karen Austin

Debt increase drops below one percent for first time in 20 years

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