Maximum weekly benefits paid to jobless Iowans and to workers injured on the job will increase July 1, 2013 announced Iowa Workforce Development...
Live Activity From Across TCR Sites
TCR’s Iowa Legislative Updates
- Dems: Governor Reynolds asked to urge Senators Ernst, Grassley to oppose health care changes that would hurt Iowans
- Dems: Democrats Call for Additional Action in Death of Foster Children
- Dems: Legislators offer next steps to improve child welfare
- Dems: Latest state deficit figures show GOP budget is ‘out of whack’ and hurting Iowa families
- GOP: House Republican Caucus Newsletter – June 29, 2017
- Dems: Major Tort Reforms Passed by Legislature
- Dems: FAIRFIELD VETERINARIAN PHIL MILLER TO SEEK DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION FOR IOWA HOUSE
- GOP: Notable Bills in Effect July 1, 2017
- Dems: Legislature Passes Sobriety 24/7 Program to Target Drunk Drivers
- GOP: Protecting Iowans from Drug Addiction
Iowa Workforce Development
Iowa Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.6 Percent
Iowa's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped for the third consecutive month in May, falling to 4.6 percent. The current rate is down from 4.7 percent in April, and 5.3 percent in May 2012...
Iowa Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.6 Percent
Iowa's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped for the third consecutive month in May, falling to 4.6 percent. The current rate is down from 4.7 percent in April, and 5.3 percent in May 2012...
Transition Relief for Claiming WOTC
On March 8, 2013, the IRS released an advance copy of Notice 2013-14, providing more time for employers to complete the process to claim the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for qualified veterans hired in the first quarter of 2013 and other eligible...
Transition Relief for Claiming WOTC
On March 8, 2013, the IRS released an advance copy of Notice 2013-14, providing more time for employers to complete the process to claim the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for qualified veterans hired in the first quarter of 2013 and other eligible...
Iowa high school students can earn career certificates during State Wrestling Tournament
Feb. 11, 2013 (Des Moines) Iowa high school students, parents and school officials attending the State Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines will have an opportunity to advance along the pathway to career success while they are there. On Feb. 13-14, inter...
Iowa Workforce Development Responds to State Auditor’s Report
DES MOINES – Iowa Workforce Development received a report from State Auditor David Vaudt critical of lax Unemployment Insurance procedures that were previously utilized. "The department is in agreement with the audit findings," stated director Teresa Wahlert. "Procedures and processes used in the previous administration were not stringent enough to prevent a deceptive practice of…
Iowa Workforce Development Responds to State Auditor’s Report
DES MOINES – Iowa Workforce Development received a report from State Auditor David Vaudt critical of lax Unemployment Insurance procedures that were previously utilized. "The department is in agreement with the audit findings," stated director Teresa Wahlert. "Procedures and processes used in the previous administration were not stringent enough to prevent a deceptive practice of…
MyIowaUI Enhanced for Employer Convenience Related to Unemployment Insurance Taxes
Effective January 1, 2013 Iowa Workforce Development will add an additional feature to MyIowaUI, Iowa’s on-line unemployment insurance tax system. Businesses and accounting firms will register on-line and immediately receive their account number, eliminating the processing time and paper forms...
MyIowaUI Enhanced for Employer Convenience Related to Unemployment Insurance Taxes
Effective January 1, 2013 Iowa Workforce Development will add an additional feature to MyIowaUI, Iowa’s on-line unemployment insurance tax system. Businesses and accounting firms will register on-line and immediately receive their account number, eliminating the processing time and paper forms...