Forbes Magazine-Des Moines Second Best City for Jobs
This week, Forbes magazine released its list of top cities in which an individual should look for a job. Des Moines was second on that list, only behind Washington, D.C. Forbes cited high household...
View ArticleIowa’s Economic Competitiveness Improves
Iowa’s position amongst states in regards to economic competitiveness improved according to a national study. On Wednesday, the Beacon Hill Institute released its annual survey of state economic...
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‘Field of Dreams’ Bill Passes Legislature, Sent To Governor
The Iowa House approved SF 2329 which could give up to $16.5 million in tax breaks for the project, known as All-Star Ballpark Heaven. The incentive approved by the Legislature would allow the complex...
View ArticleIowa’s Unemployment Rate Drops Again, Now at 5.3%
Iowa Workforce Development announced this week that Iowa’s unemployment rate had dropped to 5.3% in the month of February. The unemployment rate is continuing to decline in the state of Iowa and is...
View ArticleIowa’s Unemployment Continues Drop, Now at 5.2%
Iowa Workforce Development announced last week that Iowa’s unemployment rate had dropped to 5.2% in the month of March, down 0.1% from the previous month. While the unemployment rate dropped, the total...
View ArticleEnd of Session Wrap Up
Below is the end of session wrap up document prepared by the House Republican Research Staff 2012 End of Session Wrap Up
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Iowa’s Tax Climate Ranks in Bottom 10
In October, Iowa’s business tax climate was ranked in the bottom 10, at number 42 in a report from the Tax Foundation. The 2013 State Business Tax Climate Index is based on each state’s individual...
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2013 Funnel Survivors
With the first funnel over the House has narrowed down the bills that are still alive for consideration this session. To see a list of the “Funnel Survivors” view the list below, organized by...
View ArticleCaucus Staff Analysis – Monday, March 18
Below is a list of bills being debated today, with Caucus Staff’s analysis attached: House File 395 Franchise Agreements House File 457 DNR Farmland Lease Beginning Farmer Preference House File 500...
View ArticleCaucus Staff Analysis – Tuesday, May 7
Below is a list of bills being debated today, with Caucus Staff’s analysis attached: House File 512 – Confinement Feeding House File 616 – Targeted Jobs Program House File 644 – E911 House File 645 –...
View ArticleCaucus Staff Analysis – Wednesday, May 22
Below is a list of bills being debated today, with Caucus Staff’s analysis attached: House File 215 – Education Reform House File 489 – Insurance Division House File 620 – IEDA Tax Credit Cap House...
View Article2013 End of Session Report
The following is the House Republican Caucus Staff’s end of session report: 2013 End of Session Report *Note: All information is current as of May 22, 2013
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Cut Government Spending to Help the Economy? Majority Say Yes
A recent Rasmussen Report (subscription required) found that 65 percent of likely voters want the government to cut spending to help alleviate the country’s economic woes. Read about it below: From...
View ArticleNotable Bills Effective July 1, 2013
The following is a list of notable bills that will be going into effect on July 1st. Click here to see a PDF version of this list. Appropriations Items of Note Going into Effect on July 1 in Senate...
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Des Moines Tops List Of The Best Places For Business And Careers
From Forbes By Kurt Badenhausen Last week’s jobs report for July showed unemployment dropping from 7.6% to 7.4%, which marks the lowest rate since December 2008. Good times, right? Not exactly. The...
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Iowa’s Diverse Economy is Thriving
From the Iowa Economic Development Authority Categorized by many simply as an “agriculture state,” in reality the economic landscape in Iowa is much more complex. Home to a diverse and robust industry...
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The Iowa Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund
During the 2013 legislative session, House Republicans worked to improve the lives of Iowans by helping them get the training they need for 21st century jobs. In addition, House Republicans worked to...
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Need a Job? Move to Iowa!
Vital Signs: Northeast Lags in Job Demand From the Wall Street Journal By Kathleen Madigan Looking for work? Avoid the Northeast. Jobseekers have a better chance of landing employment in areas with a...
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Governing.com Ranks Iowa #2 in Best State Economies
In a recent studying conducted by Governing.com which seeks to see if a correlation exists between successful state economies and popular governors. This study has ranked Iowa as the 2nd strongest...
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