Q: Is progress being made on America’s opioid crisis?

A: The Trump administration continues making progress to end America’s opioid crisis and save lives.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 14, 2020) — GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers will hold its annual celebration of acceptance at the 2020 “i have a Voice” Gala.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 14, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg  released their public schedule for the week of Monday, February 17, 2020-Sunday, February 23, 2020.

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Monday, February 17, 2020

Gov Reynolds holds Executive Council meeting 

Governor’s Office — Robert Ray Conference Room 

Iowa State Capitol

Des Moines, IA

10AM

PLATTEVILLE, WISCONSIN (February 14, 2020) — The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean's List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in their respective colleges in the fall 2019 semester.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 13, 2020) — Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of World War II by joining Kevin Braafladt, the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at The Rock Island Arsenal, in exploring the history of "Crossing the Rhine: The Battle of Remagen Bridge." The lecture will be held Wednesday, March 11, 3PM, at Eastern, 6000 Eastern Ave.

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

WASHINGTON DC (February 13, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) joined Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY) in introducing bipartisan legislation to strengthen federal financial management by updating the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act of 1990. The CFO Act created a new foundation for federal financial management and established a fiscal management reporting and leadership structure.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 13, 2020) — Are you curious about what goes on behind the camera or the TV news-gathering process? Join us for another QC-Made tour as we learn in person at WHBF/KGCW/KLJB Studios.

We will meet at the WHBF/KGCW/KLJB Studios (231 18th St, Rock Island, IL) on Wednesday, March 11, at 3PM. Ramp parking is available at 16th St and 3rd Ave.

Space is limited and registration is required. Children must be supervised by an adult.

WASHINGTON DC (February 13, 2020) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) today are seeking answers on how a suspected al Qaeda leader wanted for murdering two Iraqi police officers was able to receive refugee status in the United States and later become a US citizen.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 13, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF2144, which allocates over $21 million to flood-recovery efforts and provides additional money to provide assistance to Glenwood Resource Center. SF2144 passed both the Iowa House and Senate unanimously.

WASHINGTON DC (February 13, 2020) — Prepared opening statement by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee hearing on the President’s fiscal year 2021 budget:

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I want to welcome our witness, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Honorable Alex Azar.

I appreciate SecAzar appearing before the committee to discuss President Trump’s budget for fiscal year 2021.

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