Government Policy and Law

Inflation posted its biggest year-on-year rise last month as consumers stretched to cover higher costs for food and gasoline, Reuters reported after the release of a U.S. Department of Commerce report.

Consumer spending, adjusted for …

The Xenia Rural Water District had revenues of $10.5 million and expenses of $19.8 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2010, a state audit found. Revenues increased less than 1 percent over the prior …

Sen. Tom Harkin said that $1.2 million, including $430,000 for the city of Des Moines, has been awarded to support homeless assistance programs across Iowa.  The Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance grant program offers assistance …

The 2011 session of the Iowa Legislature appears to be headed for overtime, and we still haven’t seen the resolution of several bills that are of great interest to the business community.

Late last week, …

Gov. Terry Branstad has sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting a presidential disaster declaration as a result of tornadoes and severe storms that occurred April 9-10.

The governor is requesting a public assistance …

An ordinance establishing a 2 percent utility franchise fee for Ankeny businesses and homeowners will go into effect in May. An ordinance approved by the Ankeny City Council in January established the franchise fee, which …

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said today that U.S. lawmakers must agree to increase the debt limit, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The United States has “unsustainable” budget deficits, and the country faces no alternative but …

Gov. Terry Branstad announced today that he will open his office for questions every Friday as part of his “Ask the Gov” video project to solicit questions from residents across the state.

Questions can be …

The award honors senators and representatives who have demonstrated support for policies that enhance the ability of manufacturers to …