It seems that politicians often speak FOR Main Street businesses, farmers and the self employed. We believe that it is more important to be LISTENED TO! Immigration has become a huge issue in the United States and it is a big issue here in Iowa. At the Main Street Alliance, we’d like to better understand … Read more
Undermining Social Security for Parental Leave Fact Sheet The Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) has put forth a deeply flawed paid leave proposal that asks working parents to take a cut in their future Social Security benefits to underwrite too-small parental leave benefits. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with Ivanka Trump and Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) … Read more
What do YOU think?? Social Security is NOT a piggy bank! Senator Ernst has been working with Senator Rubio on a plan to let people collect Social Security benefits early to pay for time off after they have a baby. This might seem like a good idea, but there’s a catch: Parents would have their Social Security … Read more
The Primary Election is Tuesday, June 5th – Polls are open from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Elections in Iowa are held on Tuesdays only. If you ever have questions about voting call your county auditor’s office or the Secretary of State’s Office at 1-888-SOS-VOTE. Early Voting is available through Monday, June 4th at your County Auditor’s office. Any absentee … Read more