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 ...

06 Apr 2016

Financial Literacy Month - a Message from State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (04/05/2016)(readMedia)-- This April, my office is joining various financial institutions across the state and nation in celebrating Financial Literacy Month. A number of banks, libraries and public organizations are offering pro...

06 Apr 2016

Rock Island County Final Multiplier Announced

By Terry Horstman

SPRINGFIELD, IL, - Rock Island County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Constance Beard, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

The property assessment equalization factor, often call...

05 Apr 2016

When Changing Jobs, Should You Leave 401(k) Money Behind?

By Steve Burke

By Nathaniel Sillin

With the average American spending only 4.6 years at any given job, it's never been more important to have a plan for any retirement funds you've accrued at any employer.

A big problem that began during the 2008 re...

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