Unemployment fund surcharge debated by Iowa lawmakers
Iowa lawmakers debate a 10 percent employer surcharge for firms whose workers withdraw more than their three year contributions from the unemployment trust fund. Governor Reynolds cites a near two billion dollar balance while unions warn of long term risk without a strong safety net.
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Murphy
Iowa
Tom Townsend
D-Dubuque
Reynolds
Beth Townsend
Minnesota
Illinois
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Zach Wahls
D-Coralville
Peter Hird
Iowa Federation of Labor
Afl-Cio
Hird
Townsend
Senate
Adrian Dickey
R-Packwood
Dickey
City pauses diversity program amid federal guidance clashes
Cedar Rapids and surrounding districts assess equity efforts as federal orders and Iowa bills probe diversity, equity and inclusion funding. City leaders cite eligibility for federal funds while advocates warn the pause signals political influence over inclusive policies.
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Equity
Advocates For Social Justice
the Gazette
ASJ
Angel Ramirez
Tiffany O’donnell
O’donnell
Iowa
Senate
Ramirez
Linn County
Britt Nielsen
Nielsen
Iowa City
Geoff Fruin
Fruin
Johnson County
Cedar Rapids Community School
CRCSD
Brand Communications
Heather Butterfield
Cedar Rapids Community
Butterfield
Departments of Education
College Community School District
Cedar Rapids Community School District
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