WASHINGTON DC (March 26, 2020) — The National Organic Program (NOP) has released an update about our enforcement work: 

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 26, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration, suspending elective and nonessential medical and dental procedures, extending and expanding retail business closures, ordering health-care facilities and nursing homes to engage in advanced health-care screenings, and removing additional legal barriers to ensure a continued strong response to this disaster.

On March 23, 14 US Senators from both major political parties asked US Attorney General William Barr and Michael Carvajal, director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, to "transfer non-violent offenders who are at high risk for suffering complications from COVID-19 to home confinement." It's a smart idea, and one local jails and state prisons around the country are already implementing. But it raises an important question and also points to an important opportunity.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 26, 2020) — The following students graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main campus in Davenport, Iowa, on February 28, 2020.

Akl Akl Docaos of Bettendorf, Iowa, graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Franklin Benik of Davenport, Iowa, graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

WASHINGTON DC (March 26, 2020) — The Senate is expected to vote tonight on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act — the third, and most expansive, package designed to address the public health and economic crisis brought on by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 26, 2020) — As the COVID-19 outbreak intensifies in Illinois, and in an effort to respond to the growing need among frontline health-care providers for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), the Illinois Public Health Association is announcing today that we are donating 30,000 gloves to statewide healthcare providers in the fight against this pandemic.

WASHINGTON DC (March 26, 2020) — Prepared Floor Remarks by US Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley honoring Dr Norman Borlaug:

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In honor of Iowa History Month, I would like to speak about one of Iowa’s favorite sons: Dr Norman Borlaug, whose birthday is today.

Raised on a farm near Cresco, Iowa, Borlaug is credited with saving more lives than anyone in history with his breakthroughs in agronomy.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 26, 2020)  The Iowa Restaurant Association today shared its preliminary assessment of the devastating toll the temporary suspension of on-premise food and beverage service has taken on Iowa's hospitality industry. The Association surveyed operators of all sizes and concept types from across the state including restaurants, bars, and other food and beverage establishments. 670 operators, or approximately 10% of the industry, participat

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2020) — The number of initial claims filed between Sunday, March 15, and Saturday, March 21 (the first time period that reflects the increased number of claims filed related to COVID-19, including the broader group of individuals eligible for claims due to the virus) was 40,952. The number of continuing weekly unemployment claims as a result of COVID-19 will be available in next Thursday's release.

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