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Budgeting for the bathtub

Iowa lawmakers put the squeeze on schools, health, clean water and child care to reserve revenue for tax cuts for the rich

A Heist in Plain Sight: Wage Theft in Iowa

Wage theft is an insidious and growing problem in Iowa. Each year, employers rob workers of over $900 million in legally owed but unpaid wages, harming 1 in every 7 workers in our state.

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May 22, 2023

Iowa leads on 4-year-old preschool, lags on funding

When it comes to assuring preschool for young children, Iowa’s is a story of highs and lows, according to the latest comprehensive national survey of state preschool programs. A clear leader in serving 4-year-olds —...

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April 03, 2023

Don't erode SNAP and Medicaid

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March 07, 2023

Iowa HHS abandons critical adolescent mental health data collection

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March 03, 2023

Danger ahead: Gutting education, health and safety with tax cuts

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February 17, 2023

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Budgeting for the bathtub

A Heist in Plain Sight: Wage Theft in Iowa

Kids Count

Iowa leads on 4-year-old preschool, lags on funding

Don't erode SNAP and Medicaid

Iowa HHS abandons critical adolescent mental health data collection

Perks for the profitable keep on coming

Bold policy for families and communities