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February 6, 2023

Research Memo: Zach Nunn Goes MAGA, Abandons Iowa

A series of opinion polls demonstrate the unpopularity of Congress, including newly elected Representative Zach Nunn. Nunn has not distinguished himself as someone who will stand against political insiders and…

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February 3, 2023

Biden Boom Continues With Shocking Jobs Report

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to the strong federal jobs report released today, showing that 517,000 jobs were added in January, more than…

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January 20, 2023

After two years in office, the Biden-Harris administration delivered on their promises to rural Iowa

President Joe Biden promised real solutions for rural America throughout his campaign; today, on the second anniversary of his inauguration, he has undeniably made good on those promises. Together with…

News Women's Rights

January 20, 2023

First Roe v. Wade anniversary since Dobbs should be call to action

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement recognizing this Sunday’s 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, less than a year after the United States Supreme…

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January 6, 2023

January 6th Anniversary: MAGA Mayhem Continues Two Years Later

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement two years after violent insurrectionists, spurred on by former President Trump, attempted to sabotage the 2020 election in a violent…

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December 6, 2022

EXIT POLL: A majority of Iowans support maintaining Social Security and Medicare benefits

Progress Iowa is releasing the results of an exit poll sharing Iowans’ top priorities at the ballot box during this year’s midterm elections. The poll, conducted by Public Policy Polling…

LGBTQ News Statements

November 21, 2022

We must act to end senseless attacks against LGBTQ community

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to a shooting that killed five people at a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub: “No matter where we’re from…

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November 9, 2022

Voters Will Decide 3rd Congressional District, Not Zach Nunn

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to Zach Nunn claiming victory while votes are still being counted in Iowa’s third congressional district race: “For…

News Women's Rights

October 27, 2022

REPORT: Denying reproductive freedom denies economic freedom

A new study from Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Healthcare shows the economic impact of abortion restrictions on Americans. “Iowans know that true freedom is the ability to get ahead…

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October 20, 2022

JOBS REPORT: Corporate Kim robs working Iowans’ resources and wages

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to the October Jobs Report from Iowa Workforce Development: “Iowans value hard work and know good paying jobs…