WASHINGTON DC (May 8, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa and Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois today issued the following statement following an announcement by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the issuance of final regulations requiring pharmaceutical companies to list prices of their prescription drugs in direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements:

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (May 7, 2019) — Kadie Klauer of Reynolds, Illinois, was awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award-Bronze during the annual Student Leadership Awards at Bradley University.

The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes United States citizens and lawfully admitted, permanent residents of the United States who have achieved the required number of hours of service over a 12-month time period. Bronze is for 100-174 horus.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 7, 2019) — State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced on May 7, 2019, the State refinanced a portion of Iowa's IJOBS bonds in order to save the State money. The State sold new bonds and used the proceeds to pay off the bonds that were issued in 2009. The borrowing-rate came in at 2.64%, nearly 2% less than the original bonds. "This transaction is a lot like refinancing your house at a lower interest-rate.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 6, 2019) — On Monday, May 6, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: