01 Apr 2020

Grant Applications Open for Emergency Relief Fund

By Jaimie Miller

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 1,2020) — Applications are now open for Iowans and small businesses financially impacted by COVID-19 to apply for charitable grants from the Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) Emergency Relief Fund. The fund has already approved $25,000 grants to United Ways of Iowa for the 211 system and the Iowa Community Action Association (ICAA) to support their work to help Iowans in need.

01 Apr 2020

Weakening the SALT Cap Would Be a Wasteful Giveaway During a Crisis

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (April 1, 2020) — With the economy reeling due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some Members of Congress are reportedly considering retroactively raising the $10,000 cap on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction as part of any next economic package.

01 Apr 2020

Iowa Restaurant Association Seeks Donations for Hospitality Relief Fund

By Emilee Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 1, 2020) — The Iowa Restaurant Association, through its 501(c)3 charitable foundation, announced on March 31 the creation of an industry-relief fund to assist hospitality workers displaced by the recent suspension of on-premise dining in Iowa restaurants and bars.

30 Mar 2020

Iowa Workforce Development Updates Leave Policy for Employees Impacted by COVID-19 Layoffs

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 30, 2020) — Iowa Workforce Development has implemented updates to its leave policy for filing unemployment insurance benefits following the enactment of the CARES Act.

26 Mar 2020

What's in the $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package?

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (March 26, 2020) — The Senate is expected to vote tonight on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act — the third, and most expansive, package designed to address the public health and economic crisis brought on by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

26 Mar 2020

Iowa Restaurant Association Releases Preliminary Assessment of Economic Impact of Temporary Suspension of On Premise Service; Operators Project Revenues Down 84%

By Emilee Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 26, 2020) — The Iowa Restaurant Association today shared its preliminary assessment of the devastating toll the temporary suspension of on-premise food and beverage service has taken on Iowa's hospitality industry. The Association surveyed operators of all sizes and concept types from across the state including restaurants, bars, and other food and beverage establishments. 670 operators, or approximately 10% of the industry, participat

26 Mar 2020

Iowa Workforce Development Reports Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed for Week of 03/15-21

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2020) — The number of initial claims filed between Sunday, March 15, and Saturday, March 21 (the first time period that reflects the increased number of claims filed related to COVID-19, including the broader group of individuals eligible for claims due to the virus) was 40,952. The number of continuing weekly unemployment claims as a result of COVID-19 will be available in next Thursday's release.

26 Mar 2020

USDA Feeds Kids, Helps Families During COVID-19 Emergency

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 26, 2020) — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to be as flexible as possible to get food out to the people who need it during the COVID-19 National Emergency. On Wednesday, March 18, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which includes billions of dollars in nutrition assistance for children and families.

26 Mar 2020

Iowa Credit Union Foundation Launches Emergency Relief Fund

By Jaimie Miller

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2020) — The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) has launched a new Emergency Relief Fund to assist Iowans in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused a major disruption to the state’s economy, the income of many Iowans, and the health of small businesses across the state.

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.

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