May 17, 2018 - Iowa Starting Line

Where’s The Outrage Over Iowa’s $4.35 Tipped Minimum Wage?

by Rick Smith | May 17, 2018 | Uncategorized

Why is all the attention focused on raising Iowa’s minimum wage of $7.25 per hour and no discussion on raising the tipped sub-minimum wage of $4.35 per hour? In Iowa, an employee that receives more than $30 per month in tips is considered a “tipped employee” and can...

Who Stood Up Under Pressure At Democrats’ Debate?

by Pat Rynard | May 17, 2018 | IA Gov

Democratic primary voters finally saw a new side to the six-candidate field for governor in last night’s IPTV debate. Tough questions from the moderators and various attacks from individual candidates (all aimed at Fred Hubbell) put the candidates on their toes...