DES MOINES, IOWA (February 1, 2019) — The European Commission recently announced that conservation practices required for US soybean production meet EU sustainability standards, and biodiesel produced from documented soybeans can now be used in the EU.

SAVANNA, ILLINOIS (February 1, 2019) — Minority Leader Jim Durkin appointed State Representative Tony McCombie to the Illinois State Legislative Audit Commission along with Republican Representatives Mark Batinick of Plainfield and Randy Frese of Quincy.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (February 1, 2019) — In November, Michigan voters approved legal sales of marijuana to adults. The newly elected Governors of both Minnesota and Illinois want to do the same.

Iowa should follow their lead. Marijuana prohibition hasn’t worked and has hurt taxpayers and everyday Iowans.

WASHINGTON DC (Februrary 1, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be holding roundtables in DeWitt and Eldridge to discuss the recently-passed farm bill, his efforts to expand broadband-access in rural communities and other issues facing rural Iowans. Throughout his Investing in Rural Iowa Tour, Loebsack will meet with farmers and other leaders in the rural community to discuss the issues important to farmers and rural Iowans.