SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 27, 2019) — As a legislative committee digs into the issue, Illinois House Democrats are pushing a package of bills this spring that aim to make prescription drugs more accessible, affordable and accountable.  

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 27, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds reaffirmed her vision for preparing Iowans for dynamic careers and lifelong learning by continuing to connect workforce, STEM, and workplace partnerships. This year’s Future Ready Iowa Summit titled, “STEM Education + Workplace Partnerships,” takes place on April 30, 2019, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council will be hosting the event.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 27, 2019) — This Saturday, March 2, 2019, rowers of all ages and all skill levels, from Des Moines to Chicago, will compete in the Quad Cities Erg Showdown. The indoor rowing challenge which is hosted by Rivermont Collegiate in partnership with Y Quad Cities Rowing will be in the gym on the Rivermont campus. More than 100 rowers will compete in the Jr 2K, Jr Lightweight, Jr Novice 2K, several 4x500 meter races, and much more. It promises to be an exciting day.

WASHINGTON DC (February 26, 2019) — US Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa and Maria Cantwell of Washington led a bipartisan group of 12 senators in writing to Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross questioning the Administration’s changed circumstances review of antidumping and countervailing duty