Within the hour-Iowa ABI policy team of JD Davis and Brad Hartkopf will give one of the last (?) #ialegis updates of the year. #MembersOnly #Seeyousoon

.U.S. EPA's rulemaking on PFAS has set standards that are not feasible and will directly threaten manufacturers’ ability to invest, innovate and create jobs in America. The NAM is looking at all options to reverse this harmful decision.
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Folks…it’s time….it is that oh so sweet time of the year for the tournament that is unlike any other. It’s time….for The Masters! #Masters2024

Natl Labor Relations Board is trying 2 circumvent Congress by expanding the def of 'joint employer' thru rulemaking Consequences 4 franchises incl costs, red tape& legal burdens Iowa biz owners told me their concerns abt NLRB’s rule so I voted to overturn it

The resolution was approved 31-13!

Rep. Dave Deyoe, Chairman of the House Labor and Workforce Committee, is giving his retirement speech. He’s been an extraordinarily strong champion for business and industry during his time in office. I’m grateful for his service. He will be missed at the Capitol.

The Senate has called up HJR 2006, a constitutional amendment that would require a future legislature to achieve a two-thirds vote in order to raise income taxes. Iowa ABI supports the resolution.

Later this am.. Iowa ABI Exec Committee meets. Looking forward to the conversation and then lunch with member and long-time #ABICON24 supporter FORVIS!

SF 2385, boards and commissions reform, has been called up in the Senate. Iowa ABI is in favor of the legislation.

The bill has passed 33-13!

The Senate has called up SF 2411 (workforce opportunity fund). Iowa ABI supports the bill.

The April edition of ABI's #BusinessMonthly is out now! 📰 Check out the cover story to learn more about #ABICON24 (June 4-6) and hear from Quad Cities business leaders excited to host Iowa’s premier business conference! bit.ly/4aKCkHz

Thanks, WHO 13 News, for highlighting our inaugural Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition!

⏰ Nominations for the #CoolestThingIA contest close on Monday! ⏰ Don’t miss the chance to throw your product’s name in the ring! Learn more & nominate➡️ coolestthingia.com

Quite surprised to roll into the Iowa ABI ranch this morning and WHO 13 News reporter Teodora Mitov is broadcasting live re: Coolest Thing Made in Iowa! Ms. Mitov spoke with our own Kelsey O'Connor about Coolest Thing yesterday. Thanks for the coverage! With MidWestOne Bank

It’s been approved 34-15 and now heads to the House!

We’re back on the resolution following a previous deferral.

The bill has been approved 30-19! Thanks to Sen. Edler for floor managing this important legislation.

The Senate is now on SF 2412 (pesticide liability reform). Iowa ABI supports the bill.

May 14 – Join ABI & CIRAS - Iowa State University for a virtual discussion about the EPA’s new air quality standard (NAAQS) for PM2.5. The Iowa DNR Air Quality Bureau Chief will provide an update on the new standard & its implications for Iowa manufacturers. Register now ➡️ bit.ly/43PIuEb