13 Mar 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on Whistleblower Protections in the American Energy Innovation Act

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (March 12, 2020) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley:

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Last week, I introduced an amendment to the American Energy Innovation Act.

This amendment addresses a critical shortcoming with the whistleblower protections currently available to the power-sector employees responsible for maintaining and securing our nation’s electric grid.

13 Mar 2020

Calling All Prince and Princesses!

By Ballet Quad Cities

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 13, 2020) — VIP pre-party for children before the performance of The Sleeping Beauty! Arrive at the theatre lobby at 12:45 to have Miss Iowa lead everyone to a secret room back stage for story telling, snacks, tattoos (temporary of course), nail painting, and photos with the ballerinas on stage!

Please note all Prince and Princesses must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.

13 Mar 2020

EPA to Review Lead Ambient Air Standards

By EPA Region 7 Office of Public Affairs

LENEXA, KANSAS (March 12, 2020) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the intent to initiate the next review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for lead. Initiating the lead review is part of this Administration’s commitment to comply with the standards and deadlines mandated in the Clean Air Act by completing the five year air quality standards for each criteria pollutant.

12 Mar 2020

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Pledges $1M to Assist Counties with Cybersecurity; Requests Counties Shift to .gov Domains

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2020) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced a plan to provide $1 million to Iowa counties to assist them with cybersecurity resources ahead of the 2020 elections. Pate made the pledge today during an annual gathering of Iowa’s county auditors.

12 Mar 2020

Department of Labor Announces New Guidance on Unemployment Insurance Flexibilities during COVID-19 Outbreak

By Megan Sweeney

WASHINGTON DC (March 12, 2020) — Following President Donald J Trump’s swift action to protect the American workforce from exposure to COVID-19 — also known as novel coronavirus — the US Department of Labor today announced new guidance outlining flexibilities that states have in administering their unemployment insurance (UI) programs to assist Americans affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

12 Mar 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Legislation into Law, Including SF2142 a Significant Investment in PreK-12 Education

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF2142, which provides $85.5 million in new state funding for regular program budgets in the 2020-21 school year. This funding comes at a critical time for school districts looking to finalize their budgets for the coming school year. 

12 Mar 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds appoints Dr Ann Lebo to Lead the Iowa Department of Education

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Dr Ann Lebo will lead the Iowa Department of Education, effective Friday, March 13, 2020. 

12 Mar 2020

Trump Administration Takes Major Step to Improve Implementation of the Endangered Species Act

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 12, 2020) — Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new method for conducting biological evaluations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to assure that pesticide registration-review actions under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) do not jeopardize endangered species.

12 Mar 2020

Sec Charles "Chuck" Grassley: COVID-19 Response

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (March 12, 2020) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley:

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Iowa has had 14 presumptive cases of COVID-19.

My staff and I remain in constant communication with federal agencies to ensure that the federal government is properly managing emerging threats to public health.

I’m also in regular touch with the Iowa Department of Public Health, which is meeting daily with its partners to share information with Iowans.

12 Mar 2020

USDA Extends ReConnect Application Deadline to 03/31

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 12, 2020) — Today, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand announced USDA has 

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