Posted on 11/02/2021 at 04:25 PM by Colin Gordon
As the pandemic plunged the economy into recession in early 2020, unemployment insurance proved a critical safety net for working...
Posted on 10/22/2021 at 09:44 AM by Mike Owen
Iowa's second reapportionment proposal is out and no doubt lots of folks are interested in the political impact. While that...
Posted on 10/14/2021 at 05:36 PM by David Osterberg
One day a year, climate scientists in Iowa come together to focus attention on an issue we need to confront...
Posted on 10/08/2021 at 03:05 PM by Mike Owen
I have now seen the Mona Lisa with my own eyes. I saw Michaelangelo's works in the Sistine Chapel and...
Posted on 09/16/2021 at 02:41 PM by Mike Owen
Reapportionment is a tremendous opportunity for Iowa lawmakers to establish a commitment to the common good, no matter the political...
Posted on 07/23/2021 at 03:41 PM by Colin Gordon
On June 12, Iowa ended its participation in federal pandemic-related unemployment programs. Those relying on the $300 dollar/week bump under...
Posted on 05/17/2021 at 04:04 PM by Peter Fisher
Once again, the State of Iowa appears to be leaving money on the table that could be used to help...
Posted on 05/11/2021 at 04:05 PM by Mike Owen
Unemployment benefits have boosted recovery; decision latest in agenda that harms workers DES MOINES, Iowa — Common Good Iowa, a...
Posted on 05/06/2021 at 04:42 PM by Mike Owen
As Iowa legislators and the Governor rush this week to make tax cuts no matter their costs, they are adding...
Posted on 04/30/2021 at 11:12 AM by Mike Owen
President Biden’s challenge to Congress to rejuvenate the nation came as a welcome contrast to what Iowans are seeing from...
