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Amazon shares fall after report that Trump wants to curb its power

Reuters: Amazon.com Inc’s. shares fell almost 5 percent today, wiping more than $30 billion off its market value, after news website Axios reported that President Donald Trump is obsessed with the world’s largest online retailer and wants …
By BPC Staff | Mar 28, 2018
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Iowa Senate OKs $30 million in tax cuts for telephone and cable firms

Des Moines Register: The Iowa Senate approved $30 million in annual tax cuts Tuesday for the telephone and cable industry with the goal of providing parity for small rural companies competing with large corporations. Senate File …
By BPC Staff | Mar 28, 2018
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Five Iowa medical marijuana stores gain state approval

Des Moines Register: Iowans looking to buy medical marijuana products could have options across the state, starting in December. The Iowa Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that it has offered cannabis dispensary licenses to proposed …
By BPC Staff | Mar 28, 2018
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Bill allowing health plans not compliant with ACA goes to Iowa governor’s desk

Iowa Public Radio: A bill to allow cheaper health plans that don’t comply with the federal Affordable Care Act passed the Iowa Senate Tuesday and is heading to the governor’s desk. Supporters say the new plans …
By BPC Staff | Mar 28, 2018
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Impact7G, Earthview Environmental merge

Earthview Environmental of Coralville has merged operations with Clive-based Impact7G to provide environmental solutions. Earthview has focused on wetland and natural resource consulting since 1998. Impact7G, with offices in Clive, Sioux City, Slater and St. …
By BPC Staff | Mar 21, 2018
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Middle Market index rises

The RSM US Middle Market Business Index hit a record in the first quarter, reported Davenport-based RSM US LLP and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Business leaders were bullish on economic strength, the tax cuts, the labor …
By BPC Staff | Mar 21, 2018
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Towable RVs are pulling Winnebago to record revenue

Iowa Public Radio: Towable RVs now account for well more than half of the revenue at Forest City-based Winnebago Industries. Second-quarter profits and revenue are up substantially for the recreational vehicle manufacturer from a year ago. …
By BPC Staff | Mar 21, 2018
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Iowa Senate approves telehealth expansion

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Legislation is on its way to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk that would expand access to telemedicine, especially in rural areas facing challenges attracting and retaining health care professionals. House File 2305, approved by …
By BPC Staff | Mar 21, 2018
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MidAmerican aims to ‘right-size’ energy efficiency programs

Cedar Rapids Gazette: MidAmerican Energy has proposed some reductions to “right-size” the company’s energy-efficiency programs and provide a savings to customers. But consumer advocate representatives and some in the energy efficiency workforce have expressed concern that …
By BPC Staff | Mar 20, 2018
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Meredith to cut up to 300 jobs, mostly in New York

Wall Street Journal: Meredith Corp. is expected to lay off 200 to 300 staffers as soon as this week after recently completing the acquisition of Time Inc., according to people familiar with the situation. The job …
By BPC Staff | Mar 20, 2018