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Government Policy and Law

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Lawsuit claims Reynolds’ year-end money transfer was illegal

Des Moines Register: A Democratic lawmaker has filed a lawsuit alleging Gov. Kim Reynolds illegally transferred $13 million out of the state’s economic emergency fund in an effort to avoid a special legislative session and balance …

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Trends to Watch in 2018

Prepare for change or be an agent of change this year.

That’s the overwhelming theme from 13 leaders in the Greater Des Moines business community about trends coming up in 2018. The Business Record asked …

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Iowa treasurer: Don’t assume college savings can apply to K-12 expenses

State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is encouraging caution as the state reviews the impact of the federal tax reform bill on Iowa 529 college savings plans. “Iowans may be hearing about the recent change by the …

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Supervisor Connolly pledges continued work on mental health issues as chair

In its first official public meeting for 2018, the Polk County Board of Supervisors today elected Angela Connolly, 2nd District supervisor, as its new chairperson and Tom Hockensmith, 4th District supervisor, as vice chairperson. Connolly …

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GUEST OPINION: Congress reaffirms need for not-for-profit financial choice

Choice is a core value of our society. It is how you, as a consumer, get the best deal.

With comprehensive tax reform being discussed on both the federal and state levels, the banking industry …

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Local governments bump up debt

A new treasurer’s report shows that Iowa’s state and local governments added $462 million in debt in the 2017 budget year, a gain of 3 percent. The state Board of Regents debt dropped slightly, as did that …

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Why Iowans are rushing to pay next year’s property taxes

The rush is on to pay next year’s property taxes before the end of this year, meaning there are longer lines than usual this week at the Polk County Treasurer’s Office, KCCI-TV reported.

It’s all thanks …

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Lessons from the past year

As 2017 nears its close, the Business Record asked you, our readers, to tell share what lessons you learned in the last 12 months that others in the business community could benefit from hearing. 

And …

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Wittmack joins Hartung Schroeder law firm

Charlie Wittmack has joined the Hartung Schroeder law firm as part of a strategy to further develop the firm’s portfolio of regional and national clients, according to a release. Wittmack spent the past six years …

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Ankeny gets distinguished budget award

The city of Ankeny received the Distinguished Budget Award for its presentation of the current fiscal year budget from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, according to a release. For …