Legislative News

Jan 21, 2021

Iowa Legislature Moving Full Speed Ahead as Second Week Concludes

Here is a recap of some of the most important issues.

Jan 21, 2021

First Legislative Update Next Week

ABI’s public policy team will hold its first Legislative Update next Friday, Jan. 29, at 8 a.m. 

Jan 21, 2021

Opportunity to Apply for Employer Innovation Fund and Child Care Challenge Fund Grants

Last week, Gov. Reynolds announced employers, employer consortiums and others can now apply for two Future Ready Iowa grants.

Jan 21, 2021

DOR Releases Computer, Computer Peripherals Tax Guidance

On Monday, the Iowa Department of Revenue (DOR) unveiled guidance related to sales tax treatment of computers and computer peripherals.

Jan 21, 2021

Governor Selects Adam Steen to Lead DAS

Last week, Gov. Reynolds announced she has chosen Adam Steen to head the Department of Administrative Services (DAS).

Jan 21, 2021

Federal Spotlight: New Opportunity to Apply for Paycheck Protection Program

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has reopened and is now available for applicants to apply for forgivable loans.

Jan 21, 2021

Opportunity to Serve on State Boards/Commissions

Each year, the governor seeks to fill several positions on state boards and commissions.

Jan 14, 2021

First Week of the 2021 Legislative Session is In the Books

Lawmakers completed their first week of business in Des Moines.

Jan 14, 2021

Latest COVID-19 Vaccine News Update

On Tuesday, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that due to a shortage of supply in COVID-19 vaccines, the agency will be narrowing the list of Iowans eligible to receive the vaccine under Phase 1B.

Jan 14, 2021

DOR Seeks Volunteers for Modernization Focus Groups

The DOR is currently in the process of modernizing its tax and license administration system.

Jan 14, 2021

Budget Director Roederer Retiring at the End of January

On Thursday, Iowa Department of Management (DOM) Director Dave Roederer announced he will retire from his post effective at the end of this month. 

Jan 14, 2021

Senate District 41 Candidates Selected; Election in Less Than Two Weeks

Both Republicans and Democrats have nominated their respective candidates to fill the seat left vacant by former State Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Ottumwa) after she was provisionally seated in Congress last week.

Jan 14, 2021

Federal Spotlight: Biden Chooses Labor, Commerce and SBA Nominees

President-elect Joe Biden continues to roll out his nominees for cabinet-level and senior-level government posts. 

Jan 7, 2021

2021 Legislative Session Kicks Off on Monday; Register for Legislative Update; ABI Legislative Reception Postponed, Virtual Briefing Taking Place on Wednesday

The 89th Iowa General Assembly will convene next week as lawmakers from across the state will gather in Des Moines to develop policy and set the budget for the coming fiscal year.

Jan 7, 2021

IEDA/IDPH Hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Information Webinar for Businesses Tomorrow

The Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Department of Public Health will host a COVID-19 vaccine information webinar for business and industry tomorrow afternoon.

Jan 7, 2021

Davis to Speak at Business Record 2021 Legislative Session Event

ABI Vice President of Public Policy JD Davis will preview key issues the business community will be facing during the 2021 legislative session on a virtual panel Tuesday, Jan. 12 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Jan 7, 2021

Treasury and IRS Announce PPP Expenses Now Deductible

Jan 7, 2021

Miller-Meeks Provisionally Seated in Congress; Special Election Date Set

Congresswoman Miller-Meeks was provisionally seated alongside the rest of her colleagues as Democrat Rita Hart continues to contest the certified election results of the 2nd Congressional District race before the U.S. House Committee on Administration.

Jan 7, 2021

Air Quality Bureau Seeking No Fee Increase for FY22

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Air Quality Bureau held its annual fee advisory group meetings yesterday and announced that it will not increase fees on industry for the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021.

Jan 7, 2021

Federal Spotlight: One Party Control in Washington, Democrats Win Both Georgia Senate Races

On Tuesday, Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock defeated incumbent Republican Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler in what became the most expensive Congressional races in history.