Legislative News

Dec 10, 2020

Three Weeks Left to Be an IIPAC Donor in 2020

IIPAC had an amazing year in 2020!

Nov 5, 2020

Overwhelming Majority of IIPAC Candidates Won on Election Night

In a historic night for the business community, pro-jobs candidates won their races across the state, and pro-business majorities will lead both the Iowa House and Iowa Senate for the next two years.

Oct 29, 2020

Timely Benefit for IIPAC Investors: Complete Breakdown of 2020 Election Coming Next Wednesday

ABI Vice President of Public Policy JD Davis and Director of Public Policy Brad Hartkopf will provide a deep-dive of the election results and what they mean for Iowa businesses for IIPAC investors on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Oct 29, 2020

Know Your IIPAC Friends of Iowa Business Candidates

Each year ABI’s PAC endorses candidates who will advance pro-jobs policies in Iowa for legislative and statewide races.

Oct 22, 2020

Deadline for IIPAC Recognition in ABI Directory is Less Than Two Weeks Away

Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, is the last day to contribute to IIPAC and be recognized in the 2021 edition of ABI's annual printed member directory, the Business Resource Guide.

Oct 8, 2020

IIPAC Board Meets; Endorses Three More Candidates Running for Statehouse

The board of ABI’s political action committee, IIPAC, met on Tuesday to discuss a second round of investments in the campaigns of candidates who are running on a pro-business agenda in 2020. 

Oct 1, 2020

IIPAC Filing Deadline Approaching – Donate Now

Oct.14 is the deadline for contributions to the Iowa Industrial Political Action Committee (IIPAC) to be included for the last political action committee report before the election. 

Sep 17, 2020

Election Updates Begin Next Week for IIPAC Members

Every election cycle, members of IIPAC receive weekly updates on election activity, insights on key races, candidate comparisons on key issues and much more for state and federal races in Iowa.

Sep 10, 2020

2020 Friend of Iowa Business Endorsements Announced

The IIPAC Board met last week and awarded 76 candidates running for the Iowa Legislature with the Friend of Iowa Business Endorsement for the 2020 cycle.

Sep 3, 2020

Friend of Iowa Business Endorsements to Be Announced Next Week

The IIPAC Board of Directors met Tuesday to determine Friend of Iowa Business Endorsements for candidates running for the Iowa Legislature.

Aug 6, 2020

IIPAC Board to Convene Soon; Legislative Endorsements to Follow

The IIPAC Board will meet in the next few weeks to discuss and ultimately endorse pro-business candidates running for the Iowa House and Senate. 

Jun 18, 2020

IIPAC Needs Your Investment Today

A large part of what ABI’s public policy team does outside of the Capitol is raise money for our PAC.

Dec 12, 2019

Still Time to Make Your 2019 IIPAC Investment

We’re only a few weeks away from 2020, but there is still an opportunity for you to contribute to ABI’s pro-jobs PAC, IIPAC, before the New Year comes. 

Oct 31, 2019

Final IIPAC Recognition Opportunity

The deadline to be recognized in ABI's annual Business Resource Guide for your IIPAC investment is on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Oct 3, 2019

IIPAC Support in Business Resource Guide Deadline: Nov. 1

If you are one of the 40 individuals who contributed to IIPAC last year, but haven’t yet made your personal investment in the political action committee of ABI, you have until Nov. 1 to do so!

Sep 12, 2019

IIPAC Fall Support

Although the last few years have been successful, we cannot rest.

Aug 8, 2019

Support IIPAC Today

With legislators kicking off the fundraising circuit for the next election cycle this summer, ABI is asking you to make a personal investment in IIPAC.

Jul 2, 2019

Support for IIPAC

This year over 80 ABI members have contributed a total of over $40,000 to IIPAC. 

May 30, 2019

IIPAC More than Halfway to 2019 Goal

Thank you to the 83 donors who have invested more than $42,000 in IIPAC this year.

May 23, 2019

Last Chance for IIPAC Conference Recognition

The deadline to be acknowledged at ABI’s annual conference for contributing to IIPAC is tomorrow, May 24.

May 2, 2019

IIPAC Conference Recognition Deadline Approaching

The deadline to be recognized at the ABI annual conference as an IIPAC investor is fast approaching.

Apr 18, 2019

Conference Deadline for IIPAC Investments on May 17

With less than two months until the 2019 ABI Taking Care of Business Conference, we want to make sure past IIPAC investors are once again recognized at the annual conference.

Mar 28, 2019

First Quarter IIPAC Newsletter Published

Earlier this week, ABI’s political action committee published its first newsletter of the 2019 calendar year.

Feb 28, 2019

Private Day on Hill Luncheon

ABI is hosting an invitation-only lunch for IIPAC investors.

Dec 27, 2018

IIPAC Short of 2017 Investments

With just a few days left in the 2018 calendar year, we hope you will consider a small contribution to IIPAC. 

Dec 20, 2018

Donate Now to Be Recognized at ABI Reception

This is one of your final opportunities to donate to IIPAC and be recognized at ABI’s legislative reception.

Nov 29, 2018

IIPAC: Record-breaking Year, Resources Needed

ABI’s PAC had another very successful election cycle as Friend of Iowa Business candidates won in races across the state.

Nov 21, 2018

IIPAC: Thank You 2018 Investors

We had a successful election with many IIPAC-endorsed candidates winning their elections.

Oct 11, 2018

Fundraising Deadline is SUNDAY

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to contribute to ABI’s PAC, don’t wait any longer. 

Sep 27, 2018

ABI Friend of Business Candidates Need Your Support

Here are three easy ways to help those who support pro-jobs policies.

Sep 6, 2018

IIPAC Endorsements Released

This week ABI's PAC, IIPAC, released the Friends of Iowa Business endorsements for additional legislative and statewide races. 

Sep 6, 2018

Election Day is Fast Approaching; Support IIPAC Today

ABI needs your help to ensure the substantive pro-business reforms made over the last two years here in Iowa remain in place.

Aug 23, 2018

ABI Political Efforts Ramping Up, IIPAC Endorsements to Be Released Soon

Last week, the board of ABI’s political action committee, IIPAC, met to review candidates and make Friend of Iowa Business Endorsements.

Aug 9, 2018

IIPAC Board to Meet on Monday

The IIPAC Board will meet next Monday to discuss the upcoming election and the status of races around the state.

Jul 26, 2018

More than 20 New Faces in the Iowa Legislature; Your Support is Needed

The November election is a little more than three months away, and ABI wants to ensure candidates who support business policies are elected to the Legislature and state offices. 

Jul 12, 2018

Campaign Finance Deadline Saturday–Donate Today

The campaign finance filing deadline for ABI’s PAC, IIPAC, is this Saturday.

Jul 5, 2018

Support IIPAC Before July 14 Deadline

Be sure to show your support for IIPAC by making a $100 investment before the next reporting deadline of July 14.

Jun 28, 2018

Keep Up the Momentum; Donate to IIPAC by June 30 Deadline

We need your help to ensure pro-jobs candidates retain their seats in the Iowa House and Senate.

May 24, 2018

Tomorrow: IIPAC Conference Recognition Deadline

If you haven’t done so already, be sure to make your contribution to IIPAC by tomorrow’s deadline so you can be recognized at conference in two weeks.

May 17, 2018

IIPAC Annual Report Available

Last week, IIPAC investors received the 2017 Annual Report outlining IIPAC’s successes and investments made in candidates who support business.

May 10, 2018

Contribute to IIPAC Before 2018 Conference

To continue the business community’s success into the 88th General Assembly, we need your support to make sure we can help get pro-jobs candidates elected to the Legislature. 

May 3, 2018

Don’t Forget: Conference PAC Recognition

For all ABI members who contribute to the PAC prior to May 24, you will be recognized at the ABI Taking Care of Business Conference on June 5-7! 

Apr 19, 2018

Spring Education Campaign Concludes

The spring education campaign for ABI’s political action committee, IIPAC, will conclude next Wednesday.

Apr 5, 2018

Spring Education Campaign Begins

Many ABI members received an email this week about the Iowa Industry Political Action Committee (IIPAC).

Dec 28, 2017

Final Chance for 2017 PAC Contributions

December 31st is your last chance to contribute to IIPAC in 2017.

Oct 26, 2017

IIPAC Last Call

We need your continued support to protect candidates who took strong stands for Iowa employers and the policies that help bring jobs to Iowa in the last legislative session.

Oct 19, 2017

IIPAC Investments Due in Two Weeks

Friday, Nov. 3 is the deadline to make contributions to IIPAC and have your name included on the list of investors printed in ABI's 2018 Business Resource Guide. 

Oct 12, 2017

Iowans for Jobs Initiative Has Record of Success

Each week ABI provides an update in its e-newsletter about public policy efforts.

Oct 5, 2017

IIPAC Directory Deadline is October 6

IIPAC is about to launch the fall campaign where we will make one last push for much-needed PAC dollars prior to the year’s end.

Sep 14, 2017

ABI Board Approves Legislative Policies

The ABI board on Wednesday approved the 2018 policies and priorities for the association. More than 200 members and 120 different companies participated in the public policy development process.

Sep 7, 2017

Third Quarter IIPAC Newsletter Released

The publication, exclusive to IIPAC investors, includes information and insight about candidates in the first congressional district and a state political update. 

Aug 17, 2017

Make your voice heard

ABI’s PAC, IIPAC has not yet met the fundraising goal for 2017. Please consider donating to IIPAC today.

Jul 20, 2017

Make an impact

We need you to join hundreds of your business peers to amplify the voice of Iowa business.

Jun 29, 2017

Keep up the momentum and donate to IIPAC by the June 30 deadline

With a historic legislative session completed, ABI is working to sustain our momentum and grow on the the sound policy reforms and savings Iowa employers gained in 2017.

Jun 22, 2017

IIPAC needs your commitment

ABI’s advocacy efforts this session resulted in historic results for Iowa employers.

May 11, 2017

Time is running out to be recognized at ABI’s annual conference

Many of you give generously year after year to ABI’s political action committee, IIPAC. If you haven’t had done so this year, now is the time to donate. ABI is hosting exclusive events for Gold and Platinum IIPAC investors at next month’s ABI conference that you will not want to miss.

May 4, 2017

Make your IIPAC contribution now to be recognized at ABI conference

Show off your commitment to fostering a pro-growth economy in Iowa during the upcoming Taking Care of Business Conference.

Apr 27, 2017

Help sustain ABI's legislative success with a contribution to IIPAC

Help ABI build upon its 2017 legislative successes with a personal contribution to IIPAC.

Apr 6, 2017

ABI publishes IIPAC Annual Report for 2015-16

Mar 30, 2017

Make your IIPAC contribution today

Feb 23, 2017

Contribute now to take part in exclusive PAC events in 2017

As part of our continued efforts to increase your return on investment for membership and political involvement with the organization, ABI developed a political program for 2017.

Jan 5, 2017

Get recognized at ABI’s upcoming reception

Those who contributed to IIPAC in 2016 will be recognized at the upcoming ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception with a sticker.

Dec 22, 2016

2017 political events scheduled, donate now to attend

ABI’s political action committee, IIPAC, is working to build on the success of the 2016 elections.

Nov 10, 2016

Contribute $100 in recognition of 100% success

Help us build on Tuesday’s success. Please consider making a personal contribution of $100 in honor of IIPAC’s 100 percent success in the Iowa Senate.

Oct 20, 2016

Contribute to IIPAC now to be listed in the 2017 Business Resource Guide

Oct 13, 2016

ABI PAC endorses Jeff Vander Werff as a Friend of Iowa Business

ABI on Tuesday announced that Jeff Vander Werff has been endorsed as a Friend of Iowa Business. Vander Werff is an Independent candidate running against Republican Skyler Wheeler in House District 4.

Oct 6, 2016

Invest now to help our final pre-election push

ABI’s IIPAC board will meet again October 10 to make decisions about last-minute candidate contributions as the Nov. 8 election approaches.

Sep 22, 2016

Give to IIPAC or IFJI now to have an impact

The ABI PAC board, which directs how IIPAC dollars are distributed, meets again in October to get the latest political information and make key determinations about IIPAC giving.

Sep 15, 2016

Women in Business fundraiser celebrates Iowa leaders

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last week’s Women in Business fundraiser.

Aug 4, 2016

ABI’s PAC releases Friend of Iowa Business designations

The Iowa Industry Political Action Committee (IIPAC) released its legislative endorsements on Wednesday.

Jul 28, 2016

IIPAC Endorsements to be released soon

ABI’s PAC Board met on Friday, July 22 to consider legislative endorsements for the 2016 election.

Jul 21, 2016

IIPAC board to meet Friday

The ABI PAC board will have its first meeting Friday to consider legislative endorsements for the 2016 election.

Jul 14, 2016

Help ABI raise $50,000 before tonight's deadline

The next campaign finance reporting deadline for candidates and political action committees, PAC, is approaching quickly.

Jul 7, 2016

Campaign finance filing deadline is one week away

The campaign finance filing deadline for ABI’s PAC, IIPAC, is only one week away.

May 26, 2016

ABI’s PAC offers a valuable ROI

Determining where to invest your money can be nerve-wracking. Volatile swings in the stock market can send prices soaring one day and through the floor the next. At ABI, it’s easy to see the value contributors get from their investment to the Iowa Industry Political Action Committee, IIPAC.

May 19, 2016

Two weeks left to receive IIPAC sticker for conference

Investors in ABI’s political action committee, IIPAC, will receive recognition at the ABI conference next month.

May 5, 2016

Conference recognition deadline for IIPAC

Investors in ABI’s political action committee, IIPAC will receive recognition at the ABI Annual Conference in Sioux City June 14-16.

Apr 21, 2016

Donate $100 to IIPAC in recognition of this session’s successes

Many of you received a letter this week from IIPAC Chairman Kirk Tyler highlighting ABI’s victories this legislative session and encouraging your donations to IIPAC.

Mar 17, 2016

ABI’s PAC needs your help

ABI’s success is only possible with your help.

Mar 10, 2016

2016 is a critical year, make your IIPAC donation now

Jan 21, 2016

It's a new year and your support is needed

The last disclosure deadline of 2015 in Iowa was Jan. 19, and after submitting our report and reviewing others it is clear that ABI’s political action committee, IIPAC, must do better.

Nov 4, 2015

IIPAC Investments due Friday

Tomorrow is the deadline to make contributions to IIPAC and have your name included on the list of investors printed in ABI’s 2016 Business Resource Guide.

Oct 29, 2015

Investments needed to meet 2015 IIPAC goal

Your personal investments are needed to help meet the 2015 IIPAC fundraising goal, a critical component to electing pro-jobs candidates in Iowa.

Sep 10, 2015

Invest in IIPAC

Last week, ABI’s public policy efforts raised $2,600 to help elect pro-business leaders and help educate Iowans on the importance of a pro-business legislature.

Jul 16, 2015

FORE! IIPAC Auction Preview

For those of you who will be attending the upcoming ABI Executive Open golf event and reception on August 31, you’ll also have the opportunity to support ABI’s public policy work.

Jul 2, 2015

IIPAC more than halfway to goal

ABI’s PAC, IIPAC is more than halfway to its 2015 fundraising goal of $75,000.

May 28, 2015

IIPAC giving deadline is MONDAY. Contribute online TODAY!

Did you know ABI’s political action committee, IIPAC, had a 90 percent return on investment in the last statewide elections?

May 21, 2015

Deadline! Make your IIPAC contributions before conference

ABI’s annual Taking Care of Business Conference is right around the corner and we hope to see you in the Quad Cities June 10-12!

Apr 23, 2015

IIPAC works toward goal

The Iowa Industry PAC has set an ambitious goal to raise $75,000 in 2015.

Mar 12, 2015

House Majority Leader addresses IIPAC donors

House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) was the guest speaker at the Iowa Industry Political Action Committee luncheon Tuesday.

Feb 12, 2015

Upmeyer to headline IIPAC luncheon

Iowa House Majority Speaker Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) will speak at an upcoming IIPAC luncheon following ABI’s Business Day on the Hill on March 10.