Posted on June 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM by Mike Owen
The SNAP debate in Washington is a reminder of Iowans' long history of offering refuge and care for people in...
Posted on May 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM by Mike Owen
Feed this into a computer and see what it spits back: To enhance the economy, and with it tax revenue,...
Posted on May 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM by Mike Owen
As Iowa lawmakers start closing down the 2025 legislative session, uncertainties remain not only on what actions they may yet...
Posted on April 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM by Sean Finn
Let’s Help Workers the Right Way — Not With Gimmicks By Sean Finn, CGI Policy Analyst Let’s help workers the...
Posted on April 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM by Anne Discher
As of late Friday afternoon, only one organization – Common Good Iowa – had taken a position on the latest...
Posted on March 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM by Mike Owen
So, you think that was a big battle last week over avoiding a federal shutdown? You haven’t seen anything. The...
Posted on January 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM by Mike Owen
Common Good Iowa research has identified many ways Iowa could do better by working families who are struggling. It’s always...
Posted on January 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM by Anne Discher
In 2013, Iowa was among the first states to take up the federal option to expand Medicaid to low-income adults....
Posted on December 27, 2024 at 8:00 AM by Mike Owen
It’s easy to get buried in budget numbers and forget they translate to one thing: Services. We all count on...
Posted on December 13, 2024 at 9:19 AM by Sean Finn
When the road is out, the roof is leaking or the trees are down, the construction and repair crews are...
