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Update: Understanding Iowa's jobs deficit

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...

Categories: Covid-19, Data, Jobs & labor, Safety net & work supports

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

Astonishingly callous blow to jobless Iowans

Posted on 02/11/2021 at 03:00 PM by Colin Gordon

The decision by Governor Reynolds to lift both the state’s partial face mask mandate and any remaining social distancing restrictions...

Categories: Jobs & labor, Safety net & work supports

Tagged As: COVID-19, Unemployment insurance

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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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