Illinois seeks easy jobs prompt criticism of state ads
Guest editorial notes Illinois advertises a 37.5 hour week and five weeks off in year one as a selling point. It contrasts state benefits with private sector pensions and Social Security, cites job growth, high unemployment, and argues branding state work as cushy ignores taxpayers and could backfire.
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Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Elgin
Ilinois
Illinois Policy Institute
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S
Springfield
Cedar Crossing Casino Drive Gains Local Backing in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids longtime resident and business leader advocates Cedar Crossing Casino, saying it will attract talent, boost entertainment, and fund local nonprofits with 8 percent of adjusted gross revenue. The letter urges support from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission and local officials, highlighting job creation and tax revenue.
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World Class Industries
Zach Johnson Foundation
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Crossing
Cedar Crossing Casino
The
Iowa Racing and
Changing media landscape shifts power to new outlets
Cal Thomas notes the White House inviting new media including podcasts and websites as legacy outlets wane due to distrust. He cites Trump era coverage shifts, resignations, layoffs, and subscriber losses, arguing a self critical, free press is vital while new media could save journalism.
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Karoline Leavitt
Donald Trump
Trump
New York Times
Times
Chuck Todd
NBC
Hollywood
America
Iowa Taxpayers Association urges RAC incentive reform
Nate Ristow, president and CEO of the Iowa Taxpayers Association, argues Iowa should restore a simple, competitive Research Activities Tax Credit to sustain high paying research jobs, reduce compliance costs, and keep Iowa competitive with other states as the 91st General Assembly convenes. The group notes RAC’s rollback in 2023 reduced eligible Iowa jobs and increased complexity, urging lawmakers to revise the incentive structure for clarity and growth.
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Iowa Taxpayers Association
Iowa
ITA
91St General Assembly
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