07 Jun 2016

Iowa Congressional Delegation Expresses Concern to Labor Department Over Fixed Indexed Annuity Regulation, Effects on Retirement Income Option

By Rick Martin

WASHINGTON – Led by Sen. Chuck Grassley, all six members of the Iowa congressional delegation today expressed alarm to the Labor Department over a regulation that could limit a retirement income tool that is popular with American families.  The...

06 Jun 2016

Iowa receives $200,000 accelerator grant from U.S. Department of Labor to Increase Number of Registered Apprenticeships

By Rick Martin

(DES MOINES) – The United States Department of Labor announced today that Iowa will receive part of a $10.4 million ApprenticeshipUSA State Accelerator Grant to expand and expedite apprenticeship programs in Iowa and across the country. Iowa Wor...

06 Jun 2016

MRA holding Classifying Position Under the Fair Labor Standards Act: What you Need to Know program on June 23, 2016

By Rick Martin

When:           Thursday, June 23, 2016

 

Time:             8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

 

Wher...

02 Jun 2016

Statement on SB777 by Governor Rauner

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD – Statement attributable to Catherine Kelly on SB777:

 

 

“It’s unfortunate that the legislature voted again to allow the City of Chicago to borrow $843 million at an interest rate of 7.75% from their pe...

02 Jun 2016

Building a Financial Emergency Kit for Your Family

By Rick Martin

By Nathaniel Sillin

What would a sudden financial emergency be in your life? It could be a storm causing massive property damage to your home. It could also be something more personal, like an accident that would cut off your ability to ma...

31 May 2016

Smiddy Votes to Override Gov. Rauner’s Veto of Fair Arbitration Measure

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, issued the following statement regarding the failed override of House Bill 580, which would require arbitration between the governor and public employee unions to solve collective bargaini...

31 May 2016

MUNGER: PROPOSED BUDGET WOULD CAUSE 8-9 MONTH PAYMENT DELAYS

By Rick Martin
State's backlog of unpaid bills could surpass $15 billion
 
(submitted by Rich Carter)
31 May 2016

Statement on Failed Override of HB 580

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD – The Office of Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement after the House of Representatives failed to override the Governor’s veto of HB 580. This is attributable to Catherine Kelly, Press Secretary for the Governor:

31 May 2016

New Annex Analytics Firm Helps Companies Find Dollars in Their Data

By Rick Martin

(by Peggy Stover)

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, May 25, 2016 – A new Iowa business start-up is helping companies translate their data into actionable insights to identify and resolve sales, marketing and business challenges, uncover new revenue oppo...

31 May 2016

Fulton Chamber Ribbon Cutting Event

By Rick Martin

On Thursday May 26th, numerous chamber members attended the Ribbon Cutting for the Fulton Martin House Museum, managed by the Fulton Historical Society. This event was to highlight and celebrate the Martin House’s acceptance on the National Regi...

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