News

August 9, 2022

Iowans love books. Why don’t Iowa Republicans?

Iowans value our public educators, librarians, and our students receiving an honest and accurate education. Unfortunately, some Iowa Republicans have forgotten these values and are on a crusade against books…

Jobs News Presidential

August 5, 2022

JOBS REPORT: President Biden exceeds expectations in July

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to a new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that the country added 528,000 jobs in July…

Gun Violence News

July 29, 2022

Iowans deserve freedom from gun violence

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House passing the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022:“No matter which part of Iowa we come…

LGBTQ News Statements

July 25, 2022

Grassley and Ernst must protect marriage equality

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response calling on Iowa’s senators to vote in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act: “Iowans believe that we…

Iowa News

July 22, 2022

RAGBRAI 2022: Biden Rescue Plan Improving Iowa Communities

Cyclists taking part in this year’s RAGBRAI will be able to see impacts of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Cyclists will be hitting the trails starting this weekend on the…

News Reynolds

July 20, 2022

Reynolds 7th Most Unpopular Governor in America

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to a new Morning Consult Political Intelligence survey showing Gov. Reynolds is the 7th most unpopular governor in…

Jobs News Statements

July 8, 2022

President Biden delivers for working families, while Corporate Kim sells us out

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to a new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that the country added 372,000 jobs in June…

News Presidential Women's Rights

July 8, 2022

President Biden takes important first step to protect abortion rights

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to President Biden signing an executive order protecting abortion rights this afternoon: “No matter our income or where…

Gun Violence News Statements

June 2, 2022

How many more of us have to die?

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to reports that three people were killed, including the suspect, in a shooting at Cornerstone Church in Ames…

Iowa Labor News Reynolds

May 19, 2022

Sen. Wahls: Reynolds Workforce Crisis is a Worker Crisis

To: Interested PartiesFrom: Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Zach WahlsRE: Reynolds Workforce Crisis is a Worker CrisisDate: May 19, 2022 Overview Iowa Workforce Development will release its report on the April…