Another 23 positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19 were confirmed yesterday, bringing the total to 68 in 17 different Iowa counties Iowa businesses are now eligible loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA), apply here: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ State officials are encouraging any Iowans who have recently traveled out of the state or country to self-isolate for 14 [...]
Another Public Health Emergency Declaration was issued yesterday by the Governor. Here are some highlights: Suspends penalty and interest on late property tax payments Evictions suspended Temporarily allows bars & restaurants to sell alcohol as drive up/carry out Iowa small businesses are encouraged to quickly fill out a survey from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) [...]
Property Tax Payments Suspended Temporarily suspends any penalty or interest for the late payment of property taxes. This suspension is effective until April 16, unless the order is lifted sooner, but may be extended if the proclamation is extended. Evictions Suspended Temporarily suspends some forcible entry and detainer actions, more commonly known as an eviction until [...]
Iowa is extending the deadline for filing and paying state income taxes to July 31. An additional six positive cases were reported in Iowa on Thursday, bringing the total to 44. State officials have created a new map to track the infections by county here: https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus Businesses in Iowa will soon qualify for disaster loans through [...]
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports there are nine additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 38 positive cases. The new cases are in Johnson, Polk, Dallas, Washington, and Winneshiek Counties. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (HR 6201) has been signed into law. Highlights are below and here is [...]
Bettendorf -- Marie Gleason, a John Deere retiree and community activist, announced her candidacy today for the Iowa House District 94 which includes Bettendorf, Riverdale, Panorama Park, and Pleasant Valley Township. “It’s time for new leadership in the Iowa House who will fight for strong public schools, affordable healthcare, and good-paying jobs with benefits. I'm proud [...]
WEEKLY BILL TRACKING Thurs. March 5 – Wed. March 11, 2020 HOUSE DEMOCRATIC RESEARCH STAFF Appropriations HF 2377 Public Safety Fund. Legislation creates a public safety equipment fund, but has no appropriation. (passed Appropriations Committee 25-0) to House Appropriations Calendar. HF 2406 Disaster Recovery Fund. Creates an disaster recovery fund under the Iowa Finance Authority with [...]
