Category Archives: Iowa Policy Project

Governor Sets Strong Goal for Tax Fairness: Effort to Close Loopholes Would Help Iowa Business, and Treasury

Posted on January 16, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Governor Sets Strong Goal for Tax Fairness: Effort to Close Loopholes Would Help Iowa Business, and Treasury By the Iowa Policy ProjectLong overdue reforms to make business taxes more fair to Iowa-based firms and to improve recycling efforts are part … Continue reading →

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Documenting the Undocumented: New Report Shows Undocumented Immigrants Pay Iowa Taxes

Posted on October 29, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Documenting the Undocumented: New Report Shows Undocumented Immigrants Pay Iowa Taxes By the IPPUndocumented immigrant families pay less in state taxes than families at similar incomes in Iowa, but they contribute over $40 million to state coffers and they receive … Continue reading →

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IPP Hiring Research Associate

Posted on August 21, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

IPP Hiring Research Associate By Kristi Lohmeier, IPP The Iowa Policy Project120 N. Dubuque Street #208, Iowa City, IA 52245 • (319) 338-0773 • http://www.iowapolicyproject.orgJOB ANNOUNCEMENT Research AssociateThe Iowa Policy Project, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on research and analysis … Continue reading →

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The Progressive Iowa Network Organizing Summit

Posted on June 7, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Progressive Iowa NetworkOrganizing Summit Saturday, June 9, 2007 Iowa City Public Library123 S. Linn St.Iowa City, IA 52240 9 AM – 3PMAgenda:1.    Welcome2.    Introductions3.    Why a Progressive Network is important for Iowa4.    Democracy for America – Support for Iowa’s … Continue reading →

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Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Update

Posted on June 4, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Update By Caroline VernonThis Saturday, June 9th, progressive leaders, legislators and activists from various organizations across Iowa will come together for the first DFA-Iowa Networking Summit. We will be gathering at the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Establishing Our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Mark the Date!

Posted on May 16, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Mark the Date! By Caroline Vernon On Saturday, June 9th, progressive leaders, activists and legislators from across the state will converge on Iowa City for our first 2007 Democracy for Iowa Organizing Summit.  We … Continue reading →

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Study Backs Moves on Preschool Access Signals New Iowa Initiative is Step Forward

Posted on May 3, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Study Backs Moves on Preschool Access Signals New Iowa Initiative is Step Forward By the Iowa Policy Project New legislation to expand access to preschool for Iowa children may be a step toward a stronger economy and fiscal balance, an … Continue reading →

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Six Years of Slow Growth

Posted on April 21, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Six Years of Slow Growth By the Iowa Policy Project While signs are up for Iowa jobs with the latest report from Iowa Workforce Development, some signs are up more than others. Nonfarm jobs grew by 1,100 in March while … Continue reading →

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Leveling the Playing Field: Plugging Wal-Mart Loophole Would Save Iowa Millions

Posted on April 11, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Leveling the Playing Field: Plugging Wal-Mart Loophole Would Save Iowa Millions By the Iowa Policy Project IOWA CITY, Iowa (April 11, 2007) – A tool to close corporate tax loopholes could save Iowa up to $100 million a year and … Continue reading →

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New Iowa Minimum Wage Takes Effect: Workers Receive Pay Increase Sunday; Other Policy Options Also Could Help

Posted on March 31, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

New Iowa Minimum Wage Takes Effect: Workers Receive Pay Increase Sunday; Other Policy Options Also Could Help By the Iowa Policy Project On Sunday, Iowa becomes the 29th state with a state minimum wage higher than the federal level. “This … Continue reading →

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