24 Mar 2020

These Provisions Have No Place in an Emergency Bill

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (March 24, 2020) — Negotiators continue to work on a third response bill to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with legislation proposed today by House Democrats and last Thursday by Senate Republicans. Both bills include important provisions to strengthen public health, aid those most affected by the crisis, support the economy, and address the current emergency.

24 Mar 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Unemployment Insurance Tax Extension to Assist Small Businesses

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 24, 2020) — On March 23, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that first quarter unemployment tax payments that are due April 30 will be delayed till the end of the second quarter, July 31, 2020. Eligible employers include those employers with 50 or fewer employees. Eligible employers also must be in good standing with no delinquencies in quarterly payments. 

23 Mar 2020

Don’t Play Politics with the Coronavirus Response

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
WASHINGTON DC (March 22, 2020) — Policymakers are currently drafting legislation to mitigate the economic damage caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. An effective response should be enacted quickly and will likely widen budget deficits dramatically. The must-pass nature of this agreement should not be used as an excuse for politicians to incorporate tax or spending provisions that are unrelated to the virus response.
20 Mar 2020

Deferrals For State Sales and Payroll Taxes Being Granted to Iowa Hospitality Operators Relief Grant Application Opens Next Week

By Iowa Restaurant Association

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 20, 2020) — The Iowa Restaurant Association has been working with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Department of Revenue. Because of pressing deadlines, they have given us permission to share the following information with members of Iowa’s hospitality industry. 

They are creating a financial relief grant program for hospitality operators. The plan is to have the application online on Monday.

20 Mar 2020

Iowa Credit Unions Activated to Help Iowans During COVID-19 Crisis

By Jessica Maldonado

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 19, 2020) — Iowa credit unions, which have long been a safety net for Iowans in times of need, have activated to help members navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

20 Mar 2020

USDA and DOL Announce Information Sharing to Assist H-2A Employers

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 19, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a partnership between the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Department of Labor (DOL) to help facilitate the identification of foreign and domestic workers that may be available and eligible to transfer to other US agricultural sector employers to fulfill critical workforce needs within the US under existing regulatory authority during the COVID-19 pandemic.

20 Mar 2020

Iowa Department of Revenue to Extend Income Tax Withholding Deposit Due Date

By John Fuller

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 19, 2020) — The Iowa Department of Revenue today extended one income tax withholding deposit due date for certain tax-payers. The change, prompted by COVID-19, is designed to provide flexibility to disrupted businesses. The extension is a result of an order signed earlier today by Director of Revenue Kraig Paulsen.

17 Mar 2020

Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Closures Can Apply Online for Unemployment Benefits

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 17, 2020) — Employees impacted by COVID-19 closures can and should apply for unemployment benefits online here:

16 Mar 2020

Iowa's Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.8 Percent in January

By Iowa Workforce Development

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains unchanged from the revised December rate of 2.8 percent. The state’s jobless rate was 2.7 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.6 percent in January.

15 Mar 2020

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Declaration of National Emergency Regarding COVID-19

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 13, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued this statement following President Donald J Trump’s Declaration of a National Emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak:

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