Please be aware that we will not be releasing a newsletter next week on April 2, as the office will be closed. We will however still send along important information as it arises.
Last Friday, the Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference met and set Iowa’s revenue estimate for FY22 at 3.8%. This is an increase over their last estimate and launches budget negotiations in the legislature. We still do not have concrete information on where State General Aid may land. The Senate released budget...
Listen: New Podcasts on Governance, Best Practices, Board Accountability & Rural Colleges State Strategies to Re-Engage Students with Some College and No Degree - National Governors Association NIACC OKs 5-cent increase to tax rate for 2022 budget Eastern Iowa expands hands-on learning opportunities | Iowa Department of Education Hinson tours...
Next Webinar: April 21 at 4:00 p.m. - What to Do Before You Cut the Ribbon: Kyle Spahr from Estes Construction Kyle from Estes Construction will be discussing key things stakeholders, including Trustees, Presidents, and community members, should think about before they start a new building project. Register in advance...
Bill List as of March 26, 2021 Category Bill # Bill Explanation Comments Registration Status Apprenticeship SF424 (Previously SSB1149) Requires 100 hours of contact work between an apprentice and the lead sponsor in order to qualify for EDA assistance. 3/8 Passed Senate, yeas 47, nays 0. Read first time in...