06 Jan 2017

Senators Reintroduce REINS Act

By Grassley Press

Bill to restore congressional scrutiny of expensive regulations reintroduced

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), along with Senators Todd Young (R-IN), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and 23 other cosponsors, reintroduced the “Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny” (REINS) Act as one of the first bills filed in the 115th Congress (S. 21).

06 Jan 2017

Workers Celebrate Wage Increases in Four Counties

By Lance Coles

Residents Vow to Defend Local Progress against State Threats

03 Jan 2017

Future Ready Iowa Alliance continues momentum in 2017 to address Iowa’s skills gap

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Today, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Future Ready Iowa Alliance including business and community leaders, started off the New Year with a renewed focus on helping Iowans get necessary skills to meet employer needs in the 21st century economy.

02 Jan 2017

Martin Luther King Day Event - Job Fair and Free Movie at the African American Museum of Iowa

By Alicia RH Mayberry

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

Monday, January 16, 2017

5:30 - 7:00 PM

02 Jan 2017

Management Update & Mayor/City Council Discussions - January 3, 2017

By Jackie Holecek

The agenda for the Management Update and Mayor/Council Discussion  for January 3, 2017 is available at the following link:

02 Jan 2017

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting January 4, 2017

By Jackie Holecek

The agenda/packet for the Committee of the Whole has been REVISED to include items 7, 8, and 9 on the Community Development section of the agenda  and a Proclamation regarding Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

02 Jan 2017

Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Ratifies Collective Bargaining Agreement with Rauner Administration

By Catherine Kelly

Agreement averts layoffs to Illinois Conservation Police

29 Dec 2016

Statement from Rauner Administration on Unfair Labor Practice Filing

By Catherine Kelly

State seeks damages on behalf of taxpayers

28 Dec 2016

Scott County Audit Report Released

By Kyle Mondy

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP has released an audit report on Scott County, Iowa. The County had local tax revenue of $265,610,396 for the year ended June 30, 2016, which included $23,169,606 in tax credits from the state. The County forwarded $242,440,790 of the local tax revenue to the townships, school districts, cities and other taxing bodies in the County.

07 Dec 2016

Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart announces resignation; Branstad names Doug Ommen Interim Insurance Commissioner

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Gerhart’s resignation is effective Dec. 23, 2016

(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds applauded the work of Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick ...

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