12 Feb 2019

IAble Celebrates Two Year Anniversary

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (February 12, 2019) — State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald and Iowa families are celebrating two years of savings with Iowa's Achieving a Better Life Experience program (IAble). IAble is a savings program which offers people with disabilities and their families the ability to save and earn tax benefits at the same time. Launched in 2017, IAble allows persons with disabilities and their families the opportunity to plan for their future financial well-being.

11 Feb 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases Statement on Education Vote

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 11, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement after the Iowa House of Representatives voted to advance preK-12 education funding:

“Today I commend the Iowa House of Representatives for passing critical school funding legislation for educators and students. This historic investment in education will help us continue preparing our young people for a technology-driven economy and global marketplace.”

11 Feb 2019

Iowa Democrats Statement on Sen Joni Ernst’s Fraudulent Tax Returns

By IDP Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 11, 2019) — In response to the news that Senator Joni Ernst was forced to return nearly $2,000 to the IRS as a result of her fraudulently claiming Washington DC as her primary state of residence, Iowa Democrats released the following statement:

11 Feb 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley to Hold Town Meetings in Franklin and Tama Counties

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (February 11, 2019) — Sen Chuck Grassley will hold town meetings in Franklin County on February 19 and Tama County on February 20 as a part of his annual 99 county meetings.

11 Feb 2019

Iowa Members of Congress Lead Charge for Biodiesel Tax Credit

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (February 11, 2019) — Iowa’s biodiesel producers, farmers, and fuel-distributors are urging Congress to act swiftly on passage of the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credit, which expired in 2017.

11 Feb 2019

Reps Dave Loebsack, Darin LaHood Lead Push for Multi-Year Biodiesel Tax Extension

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (February 11, 2019) — Representatives Dave Loebsack and Darin LaHood today led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in calling for a multi-year extension of the biodiesel tax credit. In a letter to House Leadership, the lawmakers called for swift action in the House to ensure our farmers and producers have the certainty they need to support the more than 60,000 good paying jobs here in the US that are part of the biodiesel industry.

11 Feb 2019

Iowa Democratic Party Proposes Historic Changes to 2020 Iowa Caucuses

By IDP Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 11, 2019) — Today, the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) proposed the most historic changes to the caucus process since its creation in 1972. The IDP will now offer six additional opportunities for people to participate through a series of virtual caucuses, and will streamline realignment and recount procedures.

11 Feb 2019

Sen Cory Booker Booker Wraps First Trip as Candidate to Iowa, South Carolina

By Cory 2020 Iowa Press

PRESS RELEASE (February 11, 2019) — This weekend, Cory Booker traveled to Iowa and South Carolina for the first time as a presidential candidate, introducing caucus-goers and voters to his record of running towards challenges when others had given up, bringing people together to do big things, and building a more fair and just nation for everyone.

11 Feb 2019

New business creations off to strong start in 2019

By Kevin Hall

DES MONIES, IOWA (February 11, 2019) — Secretary of State Paul Pate announces Iowans almost broke the state record for most new businesses created in one month during January 2019. The Secretary of State’s Office processed 2,195 new business filings last month. That is just nine filings shy of the previous record of 2,204, set in March 2018.

11 Feb 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley's Week Ahead

By Alexa Den Herder

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 11, 2019) — Here is information about Sen. Grassley’s schedule this week. The Senate is in session.

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