14 Dec 2017

Grassley Statement at Executive Business Meeting on U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Nominee

By Grassley Press

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Executive Business Meeting

December 14, 2017

VIDEO

Good morning. Today, we’re considering several nominees and one bill.

13 Dec 2017

One year in, Future Energy Jobs Act on pace to add jobs, draw investment

By Elizabeth Tomev

Gov. Rauner signed landmark legislation in December 2016

CORDOVA (Dec. 12, 2017) — Addressing gatherings at nuclear power plants in Cordova and Clinton, Gov. Bruce Rauner today celebrated the jobs saved and gains made one year in to the state’s tenure with the Future Energy Jobs Act.

13 Dec 2017

Treasurer Fitzgerald Encourages Giving the Gift of Education this Holiday Season

By Karen Austin

And get a gift of your own, a state tax deduction

12 Dec 2017

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA IS AWARDED HIGHEST HONOR IN GOVERNMENTAL BUDGETING

By Renee Luze-Johnson

Carol Earnhardt, Chair of the Scott County Board of Supervisors announced today that Scott County has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for Scott County’s current FY18 Budget.

12 Dec 2017

Iowa is 3rd best-run state in nation, according to new study

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Citing Iowa’s 17-year low unemployment rate, strength of the state’s pension fund, AAA credit rating and low poverty rate, Iowa has been named the 3rd best-run state in the nation, according to a 24/7 Wall St. analysis. That’s up three spots from No. 6 in 2016.

The study’s authors ranked states using four criteria: 2016 unemployment, pension funded ratio, credit rating and outlook, and poverty.

Here’s how Iowa fared:

12 Dec 2017

Iowa Business Council pledges to provide new work-based learning opportunities

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, along with Iowa Business Council (IBC) Chairman and Ruan Transportation Management Systems CEO Ben McLean, announced that the Iowa Business Council’s members have pledged to hire 30,000 interns, externs and apprentices by the year 2025. The pledge is part of the council’s commitment to collaborate with state government to strengthen Iowa’s talent pipeline.

12 Dec 2017

USDA Ranked Among Best Places to Work in Federal Government

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S.

05 Dec 2017

Grassley's #GOPTaxScam Comments Insult Working Iowa and Reveal True Intent of GOP Tax Bill

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party

Des Moines, IA – Senator Grassley's comments over the weekend reveal the truth behind the Republican's motivation to pass this irresponsible, out of touch tax bill, which is an insult to working Iowans. Iowa Demcratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement on Grassley's comments and the GOP Tax Bill.  

05 Dec 2017

Grassley: Tax Reform a Victory for Iowans of Every Level of Income and Way of Life

By Grassley Press

Saturday, December 2, 2017 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, voted for landmark tax reform legislation, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which passed the United States Senate today.

29 Nov 2017

Grassley: We are Upholding Blue Slip Courtesy of Vast Majority of Judiciary Chairman Over Past Century

By Grassley Press

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Hearing on Nominations

November 29, 2017

VIDEO

Good morning. Congratulations to all the nominees and to your families and welcome to the Committee.

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