Government Policy and Law

A recent report showed that small businesses could lose up to 1 million jobs in 2013 if Congress is unable to avoid the $1.2 trillion in spending cuts due to begin taking effect in January, Reuters reported.…

The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Commission will host a symposium  Nov. 13-14 at the Sioux City Convention Center to discuss the role of the three-tier regulatory framework in the alcohol marketplace.
Registration is $30. For more …

Iowans who lost their homes to foreclosure during the Great Recession and who may be eligible for payment under a $25 billion national mortgage settlement will begin receiving claim forms, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller …

The Iowa Business Council will continue to accept nominations for the “Iowa Partners In Efficiency Award” through Thursday, Oct. 11. The award was established to recognize the employees or the work units in any political …

American investors are buying U.S. Treasury securities at a faster pace than foreigners for the first time since 2010, aiding the government in its efforts to borrow as total public debt outstanding rises above $16 …

Developer Randal Walters pleaded guilty today in federal court to one count of a nine-count indictment that was filed last year in connection with construction projects involving business partner John Kline.

In exchange for the …

Randal Walters, facing federal bank fraud charges along with his development partner John Kline, will appear before a judge at 9 a.m. Thursday to change his not guilty plea in the case.

Walters and Kline …

The Obama administration will file a complaint today with the World Trade Organization (WTO), alleging that China has illegally subsidized automotive exports and undercut American suppliers, CNNMoney reported.

The complaint accuses China of providing $1 …

State officials announced today that Iowa drug courts will get an $810,000 federal discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.

The grant will be used by nine Iowa drug courts to enhance mental-health services. …

Former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be the speakers at tonight’s Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture Series event at Drake University.

The event starts at 7 p.m. at the Knapp Center, …