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An Open Letter to the DNC from Progressive Leaders
Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic has joined 18 other progressive leaders across the country to implore the DNC to stand up for reproductive rights at a time when they…
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NEW POLL: Iowans Reject Republican Tax Cuts, Overwhelmingly Support Public Services
A new poll released today shows strong support for public services in Iowa and opposition to tax cuts and privatization, demonstrating a rejection of the extreme conservative agenda being promoted…
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Iowans Call on Governor, Legislature to Raise Minimum Wage
Iowans today called on Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Legislature to raise the minimum wage during the upcoming legislative session. The Iowa minimum wage was last raised in 2008,…
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Senator Grassley ‘Rubber Stamp’ For Trump Judicial Nominees
Des Moines — Local and national organizations today launched a petition drive, encouraging Iowans and Americans to demand that Senator Grassley stop politicizing the Judiciary Committee, where he serves as…
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NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio to Headline Progress Iowa Holiday Party
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will headline Progress Iowa’s fifth annual Holiday Party on December 19th. Mayor de Blasio will focus his remarks on the future of the…
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The Truth About Vouchers
National Education Week is being recognized across the country, in support of strong public schools. Our public schools are at the foundation of what makes Iowa strong, and we deserve…
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25 Ways Iowa Republicans Voted Against Veterans
2017 legislative session included Republican votes against veterans’ rights as workers, access to quality health care, and more Progress Iowa today released a new research report, 25 Ways Iowa Republicans…
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REPORT: Iowa’s Student Loan Debt Reaches More Than $13 Billion
Iowa’s total student loan debt balance was $13.08 billion as of 2016, according to recently released figures from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), while Iowa ranks 15th worst in…
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