Newsletter archives - 2021 Archive

This week marked the first "funnel" week of the 2021 legislative session (more on that next week). Stay tuned for a more in-depth update on where legislation stands, and read on for some timely policy updates. Read the full newsletter here.

The 2021 legislative session continues at breakneck speed, with lawmakers proposing flurry of bill — most of which do little, if anything, to support Iowa kids, families and communities. This week we unpack legislation related to funding for public schools, child care assistance, business tax breaks and unemployment insurance. Read...

It's time to use your voice for equity. HF 228 would remove the authority of local school districts to use voluntary diversity plans to guide open enrollment decisions. State law currently give Iowa school districts the ability to develop these plans to help achieve socio-economic balance in their schools. Read...

Buckle up — the Iowa legislature is moving fast. When the Iowa legislature moved subcommittee and committee hearings online due to coronavirus, it looked like an opportunity to use technology to allow more Iowans to participate in the legislative process, despite the pandemic. The reality, though, has been less than...

Welcome to our first update of the 2021 legislative session. Governor Kim Reynolds opened her Condition of the State address this week with a long list of examples of individuals and businesses giving valuable help in their communities in tough times. Voluntary initiatives are deeply reflective of Iowa values and...