18 Sep 2017

National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Meeting Proposals and Discussion Documents Published

By USDA Office of Communications

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) has posted meeting materials and an updated agenda for the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Fall meeting, to be held in Jacksonville, FL, October 31-November 2, 2017.

18 Sep 2017

Grassley, Senators to Lighthizer: Engage Brazil on Unfair Ethanol Tariff

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today led a bipartisan group of senators, including Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), urging U.S.

18 Sep 2017

Gov. Reynolds announces pilot project focusing on inclusive civic engagement

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a pilot project focusing on inclusive civic engagement Friday. The state of Iowa will partner with the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity’s Grand Boule to increase participation at the state level through gubernatorial boards and commissions.

Gov. Reynolds says the pilot project offers another way to seek qualified and diverse applicants who are strong believers in becoming an active voice in state government.

18 Sep 2017

Gov. Rauner takes bill action Sept. 15, 2017

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD (Sept. 15, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 0173

An Act Concerning Public Aid

Action: Signed

Effective: June 1, 2018

Bill No.: HB 0311

An Act Concerning Regulation

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

Bill No.: HB 0688

An Act Concerning Public Employee Benefits

Action: Vetoed

18 Sep 2017

RIVER BANDITS WIN MIDWEST LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

By Jake Levy
Early onslaught seals the deal in sweep of Fort Wayne in Championship Series
 
18 Sep 2017

Miller, State Attorneys General Convey “Profound Concerns” to Equifax about Data Breach Response

By Geoff Greenwood

Consumers report failed attempts to contact Equifax call center; attorneys general express concerns over company’s terms and conditions to services offered to affected consumers, fees, and public messaging

15 Sep 2017

Gov. Rauner meets with financial, manufacturing sectors in China

By Jason Schaumburg

SHANGHAI (Sept. 15, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner spent his first full day in China visiting Illinois financial and manufacturing companies in Shanghai. The governor and the team of delegates started the day with a roundtable with the Bank of China’s executives and its high-profile clients. The discussions centered around ways the state of Illinois and China can pull their efforts together and balance the trade efforts.

15 Sep 2017

Q&A: Constitution Day with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: Why do you encourage Iowans to celebrate Constitution Day?

15 Sep 2017

Gov. Rauner announces recipients of 2018 Order of Lincoln award

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced the 2018 recipients of the Order of Lincoln, which is the state’s highest honor for professional achievement and public service.

15 Sep 2017

Taiwanese Goodwill Delegation Signs Letters of Intent to Purchase Iowa Corn

By Lisa Cassady

JOHNSTON, IA - September 15, 2017 - A trade team from the Taiwan Feed Industry Association visited Iowa this week and met with Iowa Corn leaders as part of a Goodwill Mission to build contacts between Taiwanese agricultural leaders and Iowa farmers and suppliers.

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