19 Apr 2016

victory for contractor employee whistleblowers at Defense Department, per Grassley, McCaskill

By Grassley Press

The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (OIG) is re-opening the case of a Missouri National Guard contract 

18 Apr 2016

Community Banks help Main Street Thrive

By Aleis Stokes, ICBA

Washington, D.C. (Apr, 2016)—During ICBA Community Banking Month, the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) celebrates Citizens First Bank and the nation’s more than 6,000 community banks, which build stronger communities by helpin...

18 Apr 2016

Prepping Your Home for Sale? RE/MAX Brokers Offer Five Principles to Guide the Process

By Mary Jo Nathan

CHICAGO, April 14, 2016 – Homes are sold every day – lots of them. Last year 5.26 million existing homes were sold in the United States, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. There’s a difference, however, between just selling a ...

18 Apr 2016

The Better Budget Process Initiative: Strengthening the Budget Resolution

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

One of the key elements of the Congressional Budget Control and Impoundment Act of 1974 (Budget Act) was the provision to adopt a budget resolution, which sets out Congressional priorities on the budget and provides a framework for legislation...

13 Apr 2016

Equal Pay Day

By Joe Hand

Dear Friend,

In today’s tough economy, many of Iowa’s working families are still pinching every penny just to make ends meet, and in many families with children, both parents work to put food on the table. T...

12 Apr 2016

Scam Alert – It's Back! Scammers Impersonate the IRS

By Ryan Smith

March 31, 2016 (Des Moines, IA) Tax season is upon us and scammers continue taking advantage of Iowans. The Better Business Bureau is experiencing an increased volume of calls from individuals who have received an automated phone call allegedly fr...

08 Apr 2016

Smiddy Advocates for Job Growth in His New Position on the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board

By Paul Ferrero

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With an interest in promoting job growth and supporting job creators, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, has recently been chosen to serve on the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board, an unpaid collaboration of leaders in...

08 Apr 2016

CUltivation Corridor applauds passing of landmark economic development legislation

By Maggie Baker

Biorenewable Chemical Tax Credit Program signed into law Wednesday, April 6, 2016.

DES MOINES, Iowa (April 6, 2015) —Governor Branstad just signed into law the Biorenewable Chemical Tax Credit Program

08 Apr 2016

MUNGER: ENHANCED TRANSPARENCY WEBSITE WILL HELP TAXPAYERS FOLLOW THE MONEY

By Rich Carter
Comptroller boosts accessibility, functionality by upgrading The Ledger
CHICAGO - Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger announced today that she has made significant design a...
07 Apr 2016

Treasurer Fitzgerald's eBay Auction in Celebration of National Coin Week

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (04/06/2016)(readMedia)-- National Coin Week is the third week of April and State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald just might have that unique coin to add to your collection. Fitzgerald will be hosting his next unclaimed property ...

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