WASHINGTON DC (September 3, 2024) — The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $686,019 to the State of Iowa, and the City of Des Moines to support people experiencing homelessness after extreme weather events from May 2024.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 30, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today issued a warning to Iowans about a rise in cryptocurrency scams.

“Scammers are evil con artists who take advantage of good people, and they will not stop until they take everything you have,” said AG Bird. “Remember to never send money to someone you met online. And if someone sends you to a cryptocurrency ATM, it’s a scam.”

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 29, 2024) — On Tuesday, August 27, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird secured an important first victory in her ongoing lawsuit against TikTok for lying to parents about the frequency and severity of inappropriate videos that it shows to kids.

The Iowa District Court denied TikTok’s motion to dismiss, ruling that the State can move forward in its attempt to hold TikTok accountable in Iowa under Iowa law. AG Bird issued the following statement:

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2024) — As students head back to school, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird reminds Iowans about laws and tips to keep school kids safe.

“Passing a stopped school bus is not only illegal, but also dangerous,” said AG Bird. “Remember to stop for school buses and to slow down in school zones. We want to keep kids safe as school starts back up.”

Never Pass a Stopped School Bus