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2024 Economic Forecast takeaways

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Cautious optimism appeared to be the sentiment from the five economic experts who participated on the Business Record’s annual Economic Forecast event panel on Jan. 24.

Public and private sector leaders …

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Special election set for March 19 in Des Moines

The Des Moines City Council set March 19 as the date to fill an at-large council seat. The seat was previously held by Connie Boesen, who in November was elected the city’s mayor. People interested …

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Business leaders outline agenda for 2024 session

Business leaders are closely watching the Legislature this year for action that will help make Iowa more competitive and make the state more attractive to potential employees.

The Business Record hosted its Legislative Forecast for …

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Iowa ag department announces launch of new cost-share dairy innovation grants

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant Program, a new initiative to reduce costs to dairy farmers and make Iowa dairy products more available to …

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Bill would expand postpartum Medicaid coverage for Iowa women

Republicans who control the Iowa Legislature and governor’s office are signaling their intent to allow some pregnant women covered by Medicaid to keep coverage for 12 months after the end of pregnancy.

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Reynolds calls for more tax cuts, teacher pay increase in Condition of the State address

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds gave the 2024 Condition of the State address on Tuesday evening at the Iowa State Capitol. Photo courtesy of the Des Moines Register

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is urging state lawmakers …

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West Des Moines appoints new city attorney, deputy city attorney

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Greta Truman, who has served as West Des Moines’ counsel and assistant city attorney since 2014, has been appointed city attorney by the City Council.

Truman, whose appointment was effective Dec. 18, replaces …

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Bill would expand postpartum Medicaid coverage for Iowa women

A bill introduced on the first day of the Iowa Legislature’s new session would allow pregnant women covered by Medicaid to keep coverage for 12 months after the end of pregnancy. Only three states, including …

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Lawmakers, business groups outline agendas and predictions for 2024 session

Iowa lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill in Des Moines on Monday to gavel in the 2024 legislative session with a tentative agenda that could have implications for businesses – state income taxes, child care aid, …

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Business groups focus on increasing Iowa’s workforce during 2024 session

When the 2024 legislative session opened this week, groups representing Iowa’s business community came to the table prepared to focus on issues that will continue to make Iowa more competitive and make the state a …