09 Oct 2023

Advance Illinois Report to Highlight Progress, Remaining Challenges in Educator Shortage and Diversity

By Ryan Keith

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (October 9, 2023) — Illinois has made encouraging progress to address educator shortages, despite historic challenges presented by COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. But persistent problems remain, and Illinois must prepare to provide significant aid to schools through informed financial investments and policy changes, according to new research from a statewide policy advocacy organization.

29 Sep 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Renee Schulte as Chair of the Iowa Board of Parole

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 29, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Renee Schulte of Urbandale to serve as Chair of the Iowa Board of Parole. Schulte begins her new role today.

“Renee’s extensive background in mental and behavioral health will help protect our communities while advancing our goals of supporting the successful re-entry of parolees and reducing recidivism,” said Gov Reynolds. “I look forward to working alongside Renee in this new role.”

27 Sep 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Iowa Budget Surplus of $1.83B

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 27, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced the State of Iowa will end Fiscal Year 2023 with a balance of $1.83 billion in the General Fund, $902 million in reserve funds and $2.74 billion in the Taxpayer Relief Fund.

26 Sep 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement on Boards and Commissions Review Committee

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 26, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Boards and Commissions Review Committee submitting their final recommendation:

25 Sep 2023

Attorney General Brenna Bird Meets with Iowans in All 99 Counties

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 25, 2023) — Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that she has traveled to meet with Iowans in all 99 counties since taking office in January. These meetings consisted of roundtable discussions, business tours, and local community meetings to talk about how the Attorney General’s office can help tackle the issues Iowans care about most.

22 Sep 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Drop in Corporate Tax Rate, Second Year in a row

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 22, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa’s corporate tax rate will drop to 7.1 percent from 8.4 percent for tax year (TY) 2024, which was not projected to happen until later than TY 2027.

22 Sep 2023

Libertarian Party of Iowa to Host First in the Nation Caucus in 2024

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 22, 2023) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa is excited to announce that it will hold its 2024 Caucus and Presidential Straw Poll on January 15, 2024, aligning with the date chosen by the other two major parties in the state. This historic event, occurring on Martin Luther King Jr Day, will honor the spirit of the First in the Nation Iowa Caucus, which are known for their small, intimate gatherings in each county.

21 Sep 2023

Rep Mike Vondran Appointed to Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Interim Study Committee

By Melissa Deatsch

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 21, 2023) — On Tuesday, September 19, Representative Mike Vondran (R-Davenport) was appointed to the newly-created interim study committee on Iowa Law Enforcement Academy requirements.

30 Aug 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement on COVID Restrictions Re-Emerging

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 30, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to COVID-19 restrictions reemerging across the country:

30 Aug 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Calls for Public Input on Boards and Commissions; Review Committee to Hold Public Meeting

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 30, 2023) — Together with the Boards and Commissions Review Committee, Governor Kim Reynolds is calling for public input on proposed recommendations to reform Iowa’s board and commissions.

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