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Press Releases

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- May 4, 2021
  
  Connection to Take Center Stage at ABI Conference in Coralville/Iowa City
  
  The conference will be at the Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, with additional activities at Finkbine Golf Course, Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, and Xtream Arena.
- Apr 9, 2021
  
  Proposed Federal Tax Increases Will Harm Iowa's Employers and Employees
  
  New study shows one million jobs will be lost nationwide in the first two years.

Legislative News

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- Apr 30, 2021
  
  Revised Unemployment Insurance Legislation Advances
  
  On Wednesday, the Senate Ways & Means Committee approved SSB 1273, legislation that implements a one-week waiting period for unemployment benefits and eliminates bonus wage credits and benefit weeks when a business closing is involved.
- Apr 30, 2021
  
  Governor Reynolds Signs Broadband Legislation
  
  On Wednesday, Governor Reynolds signed HF 848, a public policy bill that will ultimately facilitate the proliferation of high-speed broadband across the state

Voice of Iowa Business

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- Apr 30, 2021
  
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- Apr 23, 2021
  
  April 23, 2021

Monday Memo

A weekly update from ABI President Mike Ralston.
- May 3, 2021
  
  Board Meeting Thursday - Monday Memo 5/3/21
- Apr 26, 2021
  
  Adjourning the Legislature - Monday Memo 4/26/21

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