News

August 18, 2021

Will Reynolds Join Indiana’s Republican Governor, And Back Schools On Mask Mandates?

Republican Gov. Holcomb describes mask mandates as “wise” while Reynolds gaslights her constituents; Progress Iowa calls on Governor to reverse decision before children are put in danger As the school…

News

July 4, 2021

What Patriots Believe

Patriots believe that America’s strength comes from our ability to work together. No matter where we come from or what our color, patriots believe we can make this a place…

LGBTQ News

June 4, 2021

IOWA LGBTQ MEDIA GUIDE RELEASED IN RECOGNITION OF PRIDE MONTH

Local and national organizations released the annual Iowa LGBTQ Media Guide today, to provide accurate information and encourage appropriate representation of the LGBTQ community in the media. One Iowa, Iowa…

Iowa Jobs News

May 24, 2021

Iowa’s economy sputtering as people flee the state

Two recent reports show a sputtering Iowa economy after years of attacks on working families under Republican leadership. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Iowa lost jobs again…

News

May 20, 2021

Progress Iowa Demands Records To Uncover Right Wing Influence

Progress Iowa is demanding that public records be released to uncover the extent to which right wing organizations and corporations influenced Iowa’s legislative process this year. We made our requests…

News

May 20, 2021

48 Hours of Horror: 2021 Legislative Session Finally Adjourns

The Republican controlled Legislature adjourned for the session just before midnight last night, after a final 48 hours of horror, passing legislation to end the session with a complete regard…

Education News Statements

April 28, 2021

Public tax dollars belong in public schools

Progress Iowa executive director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to the Iowa Senate passing House File 813, the expansion of charter schools: “Iowa families want their children…

Extreme 16 News

March 26, 2021

Extreme 16: Voter Suppression Bill Crushes Competition As Number 1 Seed

Attacks on working families, women, LGBTQ Iowans, and institutionalizing racism round out this year’s bracket The votes have been cast and the bracket has been set. This year’s Iowa ‘Extreme…

News

March 24, 2021

Sen. Grassley Compares Black Lives Matter to Mass Shooting Tragedies

At a Judiciary Committee meeting yesterday, Senator Grassley read a prepared opening statement comparing Black Lives Matter demonstrations to the mass shootings that have occurred in the past week. You…