Presidential

July 14, 2023

Hate Groups Host Tucker Carlson, MAGA Candidates At Vander Plaats’ Summit

When Republican Presidential candidates join Tucker Carlson for a forum today at the Family Leadership Summit, they’ll be hosted by two organizations designated by The Southern Poverty Law Center as…

Desantis News Presidential

March 8, 2023

The 4 things Iowans need to know about Ron DeSantis

Governor Ron DeSantis thinks he can differentiate himself from former President Donald Trump, but we know he’s more of the same and follows Trump’s playbook to the letter. Iowans are…

News Presidential Trump

February 21, 2023

Trump Hires All-Nepotism Team In Attempt To Reboot

Yesterday former President Trump hired Eric Branstad, son of former Governor Terry Branstad, and Bobby Kaufmann, son of Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann, to lead his Iowa caucus campaign and…

LGBTQ News Presidential

February 16, 2023

Iowans Stand With Transgender Students, Protest Pence

Yesterday a group of Iowans came together to stand up for the freedom for every Iowan to thrive, and oppose former Vice President Mike Pence spreading misinformation about our children.…

Jobs News Presidential Statements

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…

News Presidential

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…

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…

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…

News Presidential Statements

January 6, 2021

STATEMENT: Remove President Trump From Office

In response to thousands of Trump supporters attacking the United States Capitol, Matt Sinovic, executive director of Progress Iowa, issued the following statement:“Today’s riot at the U.S. Capitol was an…