WASHINGTON DC (July 16, 2019) — Prepared Floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Senior Member and Former Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee on Critical Regulatory Reforms to the EB-5 Investor Visa Program:

I want to talk today about the deeply flawed EB-5 green card program. Several weeks ago, we learned that the Office of Management and Budget at the White House had completed its review of new rules to update and reform the EB-5 program.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 16, 2019) — An analysis of implementation rates of conservation practices identified in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) reveals that participation is stalling, despite optimistic messaging in the 2017-2018 annual NRS progress report.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 16, 2019) — Hy-Vee Inc, in partnership with Variety — the Children’s Charity, a national charitable organization that improves the lives of children in need, announced today that its Petals for Pedals fundraising event will take place from July 17-30 across more than 250 Hy-Vee stores.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 15, 2019) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces Iowans set a record for most new-business filings in a single year, for the fourth year in a row. During Fiscal Year 2019, which concluded on June 30, 24,720 new businesses filed with the Secretary of State’s Office. That is a 4.5% increase from last year’s record high of 23,649.