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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…

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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…

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March 23, 2021

Iowans Recognize Eleventh Anniversary of ACA

Eleven years ago today, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law, ensuring a better quality of life for Iowans. The uninsured rate has been cut in half, insurers…

Covid-19 News

March 11, 2021

Elected Officials, Community and Labor Organizations, Faith Leaders Join Effort to Memorialize Iowa COVID-19 Victims

More than three dozen elected officials, community and grassroots organizations, labor unions, and more have joined an ongoing effort to memorialize Iowans who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Together,…

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…

Covid-19 Iowa News

November 18, 2020

Reynolds response ‘worse than no mandate’

Experts React to Gov. Reynolds Failed Pandemic Response That Differs From CDC Mask Guidance Worse than no mandate. Critical loopholes. She fell short. Medical professionals and business owners are reacting…

News Polling

November 12, 2020

IOWA EXIT POLL: Iowa Voters Support Progressive Policies

Progress Iowa released an exit poll in a briefing sharing Iowans’ top priorities at the ballot box. The poll, conducted by Public Policy Polling, shows that Iowa voters want more…

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