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Understanding Iowa’s jobs deficit

Posted on 05/25/2021 at 02:37 PM by Colin Gordon

On June 12, Iowa will end its participation in federal pandemic-related unemployment programs. Those relying on the $300 dollar/week bump...

Categories: Family support & well-being, Jobs & labor

Tagged As: COVID-19, Iowa Economy, Iowa jobs, Unemployment insurance

State punts on federal assistance

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...

CGI Statement: Shortsighted action on jobless benefits ignores shortage of good, safe jobs in Iowa

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...

Categories: Covid-19, Jobs & labor

Tagged As: Iowa Economy, Unemployment insurance

Tax plans: The price is too high

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...

Opportunity through public policy: Different approaches in Washington and Des Moines

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...

Categories: Budget & taxes, Child care, Clean energy & climate, Covid-19, Family support & well-being

American Rescue Plan tax credit will boost families

Posted on 04/16/2021 at 02:12 PM by Peter Fisher

By now, many of us have seen the first of many benefits of the latest COVID-19 relief bill — funds...

Categories: Family support & well-being

Proposed elderly credit expansion misses target need

Posted on 04/15/2021 at 04:00 PM by Peter Fisher

As the Legislature continues to debate tax changes, little attention has been paid to a new property tax credit provided...

Mental health funding: Fool me once …

Posted on 04/09/2021 at 01:34 PM by Mary Nelle Trefz

Among several tax elements, Senate File 587, the tax bill passed by Iowa Senate on a party-line vote earlier this...

Categories: Budget & taxes, Health

Tagged As: iowa legislature, Mental health, Property tax, State taxes

Bad tax policy — at twice the price

Posted on 03/11/2021 at 05:32 PM by Mike Owen

Senate File 576 was already a terribly costly tax bill that Iowa cannot afford. Now, it appears to be twice...

Categories: Budget & taxes

Tagged As: iowa legislature, State taxes, Tax fairness

More than ‘Thank you’: Boost the minimum wage, and Iowa's economy

Posted on 03/09/2021 at 01:59 PM by Peter Fisher

As Iowa legislators move through a 14th consecutive session without action on a minimum wage increase, low-wage Iowans are left...

Categories: Budget & taxes

Tagged As: Minimum wage

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CGI Statement: Shortsighted action on jobless benefits ignores shortage of good, safe jobs in Iowa

Tax plans: The price is too high

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Understanding Iowa’s jobs deficit

State punts on federal assistance

CGI Statement: Shortsighted action on jobless benefits ignores shortage of good, safe jobs in Iowa

Tax plans: The price is too high

Opportunity through public policy: Different approaches in Washington and Des Moines

American Rescue Plan tax credit will boost families

Proposed elderly credit expansion misses target need

Mental health funding: Fool me once …

Bad tax policy — at twice the price

More than ‘Thank you’: Boost the minimum wage, and Iowa's economy

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