"Tonight, we renew our resolve that America will never be a socialist country," US president Donald Trump announced in his State of the Union address in February. His base, as he had hoped, cheered him on in setting himself up as foil to Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 17, 2019) — On Friday, May 17, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

WASHINGTON DC (May 17, 2019) — Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Aluminum Caucus, Representatives Dave Loebsack (D-IA-02), Larry Bucshon MD (R-IN-08), Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), and Bill Johnson (R-OH-06), applaud the removal of the Section 232 aluminum tariffs that have caused unintended consequences for the domestic-aluminum industry. The Aluminum Caucus has worked tirelessly in seeking the removal of the tariffs, without quotas, on Canada and Mexico since their implementation.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 17, 2019) —  In response to the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision today, Beto O’Rourke’s campaign in Iowa released the following statement from State Representative Chris Hall, Beto O’Rourke’s Iowa Political Director:

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 17, 2019) — After historic flooding in northern Illinois, including a record-breaking crest in Rock Island County, the State of Illinois is urging residents in and around the flood-zones to take precautions as the clean-up begins. As residents begin to return home, it is important that people in these areas protect themselves from disease and other environmental hazards often associated with flood-waters.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 17, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, May 20–Sunday, May 26, 2019.

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Monday, May 20

Gov Reynolds calls in to Executive Council Meeting

Robert D. Ray Conference Room

Governor’s Office

Iowa State Capitol

10AM

 

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 17, 2019) — A Flood Assistance Center, also referred to as a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC), will open in Rock Island County next week to help residents get back on their feet following recent historic floods. The Flood Assistance Center is a one-stop-shop for flood victims to access disaster-related relief-services and information. The Flood Assistance Center brings together representatives from local and state agencies and essential support organizations.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 17, 2019) — The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the local coalition Quad Cities Community Organizations Active in Disaster, will be opening the Scott County Flood Assistance Center to offer relief and recovery resources to those impacted by recent flooding.

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (May 17, 2019) — A pitcher’s duel turned one-sided in a hurry on Friday night at Dozer Park where the Peoria Chiefs evened their series against the Quad Cities River Bandits with a convincing 8-0 victory. The game was scoreless entering the bottom of the sixth inning, but Peoria put up eight runs in the frame to take control.

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 16, 2019) — Vera French Community Mental Health Center is pleased to invite the community to a grand-opening, rededication, and open-house for the Carol Center featuring the all-new Peer Support and Drop-In Center on Thursday, May 23, beginning at 10AM with a ribbon-cutting followed by an open-house, building-tours, and light-refreshments.

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