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January 6, 2023

January 6th Anniversary: MAGA Mayhem Continues Two Years Later

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement two years after violent insurrectionists, spurred on by former President Trump, attempted to sabotage the 2020 election in a violent…

News Polling

December 6, 2022

EXIT POLL: A majority of Iowans support maintaining Social Security and Medicare benefits

Progress Iowa is releasing the results of an exit poll sharing Iowans’ top priorities at the ballot box during this year’s midterm elections. The poll, conducted by Public Policy Polling…

LGBTQ News Statements

November 21, 2022

We must act to end senseless attacks against LGBTQ community

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to a shooting that killed five people at a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub: “No matter where we’re from…

News Statements Zach Nunn

November 9, 2022

Voters Will Decide 3rd Congressional District, Not Zach Nunn

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to Zach Nunn claiming victory while votes are still being counted in Iowa’s third congressional district race: “For…

News Women's Rights

October 27, 2022

REPORT: Denying reproductive freedom denies economic freedom

A new study from Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Healthcare shows the economic impact of abortion restrictions on Americans. “Iowans know that true freedom is the ability to get ahead…

News Reynolds Statements

October 20, 2022

JOBS REPORT: Corporate Kim robs working Iowans’ resources and wages

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to the October Jobs Report from Iowa Workforce Development: “Iowans value hard work and know good paying jobs…

News Statements

October 3, 2022

Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month: “Safety in our communities and at home is sacred to Iowa families. But…

News Statements

September 26, 2022

Rep. Miller-Meeks’ record creates uphill battle for Iowans

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement ahead of tonight’s debate between Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Iowa Rep. Christina Bohannan: “Iowans support growing and caring…

News Reynolds

September 12, 2022

Reynolds’ rejection of student debt relief puts hypocrisy on full display

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to Governor Kim Reynolds spearheading a letter to President Biden opposing his plan to forgive a portion of…