06 Mar 2017

Preparing Today for the Jobs of Tomorrow

By Rep. Dave Loebsack

Over the next decade, we will be working to create millions of jobs in new and growing industries. Unfortunately, the gap between the skills needed for these jobs and the skills of today’s workforce could leave many of these new positions unfilled. That means hardworking Iowans may lose access to good paying jobs, through no fault of their own.

06 Mar 2017

Branstad, Reynolds seeking public input related to $21 million Volkswagen settlement

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Today, Iowa Department of Transportation Director Mark Lowe joined Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds at their regular Monday morning press conference. As a result of two related Volkswagen (VW) settlements, the state of Iowa is expected to receive approximately $21 million in environmental mitigation trust funds over the next ten years set aside specifically for projects that reduce emission of nitrogen oxides (NOx).

03 Mar 2017

Loebsack to Launch “Made in Iowa” Manufacturing Tour in Davenport

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be touring various manufacturing companies throughout the state on his “Made in Iowa” tour. At each stop, Dave will take a tour of their facility to learn more about the company, as well as hear from local employers about their concerns.

28 Feb 2017

Republican Legislators continue attack on Iowa workers - this time on injured workers.

By Lance Coles

Press Conferences will be held, Tuesday, February 28, in several Iowa Cities to discuss the proposed worker’s compensation bill and share information on HSB 169 and ways that we see how it may affect working families.

This bill has been proposed in a House subcommittee, (HSB 169), and it attacks working families by cutting benefits to Iowans injured on the job.

28 Feb 2017

Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Older Workers from Discrimination

By Grassley Press

Washington – Today, U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Bob Casey, Ranking Member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Patrick Leahy today introduced the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act.

28 Feb 2017

Rauner Administration Launches Jobs Portal

By Eleni Demertzis

Part of ongoing AFSCME strike preparation; New website makes it easier to apply for jobs working for the people of Illinois

28 Feb 2017

U.S. News & World Report Names Iowa #6 Best State

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) –Today, U.S.

27 Feb 2017

A Message from State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald, IPERS Board Member

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (02/24/2017) (readMedia)-- On January 30, 2017, I issued a statement telling IPERS members they should be concerned about the future of their benefits.

27 Feb 2017

State Treasurer Fitzgerald Announces 2017 College Savings Iowa Deduction Amount

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (02/15/2017) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that the Iowa income tax deduction has once again been raised for those saving with College Savings Iowa.* "Iowa taxpayers can deduct the first $3,239 they contribute per beneficiary account from their state taxable income in 2017," Fitzgerald said. "A married couple with two children will be able to deduct up to $12,956 in College Savings Iowa contributions on their 2017 state taxes."

27 Feb 2017

Rauner Administration Files Opposition to the Attorney General’s Move to Halt State Employee Pay

By Allie Bovis

February 14, 2017 - Governor Bruce Rauner’s administration today filed an opposition to the Attorney General’s irresponsible attempt to cut off paychecks for hardworking state employees.

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