Economic ConcernsHuman Life and DignityMarriage and FamilyNewsNews and Legislative Updates Legislature to consider sports betting We recognize that gambling can be a legitimate recreational activity in an atmosphere of moderation…ICC-TomFebruary 3, 2019
Care for CreationEconomic ConcernsUncategorized Strangers and Guests: Toward Community in the Heartland In May of 1980, Catholic bishops from eleven Midwestern and Plains states issued a regional…Brenda ParezoAugust 29, 2018
Economic ConcernsIssuesNews and Legislative Updates Tax reform proposals The Iowa Senate and House will be negotiating on tax reform provisions during the next…ICC-TomMarch 19, 2018
Economic ConcernsHuman Life and DignityIssuesNewsNews and Legislative Updates ICC comments on House tax reform bill, HSB 671 The Iowa Catholic Conference offers these comments on House Study Bill 671 based on the…ICC-TomMarch 2, 2018
Economic ConcernsHuman Life and DignityIssuesNewsNews and Legislative Updates ICC comments on Senate File 2383, the “Iowa Working Families Tax Relief Act” Lawmakers are proposing a set of wide-ranging and complex changes to Iowa’s tax code and…ICC-TomFebruary 23, 2018
Economic ConcernsIssuesNewsNews and Legislative Updates Bishops speak out on labor and the common good In light of the Iowa Legislature’s debate on changes to the collective bargaining law for…ICC-TomFebruary 10, 2017
Economic ConcernsIssuesNewsNews and Legislative Updates Reforming the payday loan industry In early June the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed new rules regulating lenders…ICC-TomJune 7, 2016
Economic ConcernsHuman Life and DignityNewsNews and Legislative Updates Bread for the World and ICC announce ‘Vote to End Hunger’ rally Participants to learn how to engage candidates to make hunger a priority issue In light…ICC-TomSeptember 29, 2015
Economic ConcernsHuman Life and DignityIssues Addressing Poverty "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring…Angela ThrailkillJuly 14, 2015
Economic ConcernsHuman Life and DignityIssues Payday lending One of the Conference’s legislative priorities is safe and fair lending practices. As Pope Francis…ICC-TomApril 17, 2015