30 Jun 2025

New Trump Administration Report Finds Iowa Tied for Worst Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Decline in the Nation

By Rob Sand for Iowa Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2025) — A new report published over the weekend by the Trump administration’s Bureau of Economic Analysis found that Iowa’s real gross domestic product shrank at the worst rate in the nation in the first quarter, declining by 6.1 percent.

13 Jun 2025

After Israeli Strikes on Iran, Libertarian Party of Iowa Slams Statehouse Inaction on Defend the Guard Bill

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 13, 2025) — As nearly 2,000 Iowa National Guard troops are being deployed to the Middle East amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Libertarian Party of Iowa is renewing its call for urgent action on Defend the Guard legislation.

13 Jun 2025

Indivisible QC Partners with Local Organizations to Host “No Kings” Protest in Rock Island

By Bradley Levinson

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 13, 2025) — Thousands are expected to gather at Schwiebert Riverfront Park on Saturday, June 14, 1-3PM, to give voice to grave concerns about the erosion of democracy and human rights under the Trump administration.

“Ours is a movement for people who are determined to turn fear, anger, and grief into action,” says Indivisible QC founder Victoria Masters.

“We’re here to hold each other up, protect each other, and fight for our values.”

12 Jun 2025

Representative Gregg Johnson Upcoming Post-Session Town Hall

By Brock Clark

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 12, 2025) — On Monday, June 16, 5:30-6:30PM, the office of Representative Gregg Johnson will host a post-session town hall with State Senator Mike Halpin at the UAW Hall (630 19 St, East Moline) to inform constituents of this years legislative session and budget. Doors open at 5PM.

12 Jun 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Betrays Farm Families: Libertarian Party Condemns Government-Sanctioned Land Theft

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 12, 2025) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa denounces Governor Kim Reynolds' veto of House File 639 today as an unconscionable betrayal that will allow corporations to steal Iowa family farms through government force.

02 Jun 2025

Illinois Chamber Responds to FY26 Budget: Tax Hikes Undermine Growth

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 2, 2025) — At the start of the legislative session, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce was encouraged by Governor JB Pritzker’s proposed budget, which emphasized fiscal discipline, investment in education, and economic development, without raising taxes.

27 May 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs List of Bills into Law

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 27, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bills into law:

19 May 2025

Iowa Biodiesel Board Praises Rep Ashley Hinson-Led Bipartisan Call for Strong RFS

By Jenna Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (May 19, 2025) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board today applauded Representative Ashley Hinson for spearheading a bipartisan letter to President Trump urging swift action to strengthen the Renewable Fuel Standard. The letter called for setting robust Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026 and beyond.

13 May 2025

Twenty-Four Hours After Launching Campaign for Governor, Rob Sand Raises $2.25 Million, Breaking State Records

By Merit Pages

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 13, 2025) — Just 24 hours after launching his campaign for governor, Rob Sand’s campaign announced raising a record of over $2.25 million, including donations from all 99 Iowa counties, breaking state records for the most raised in that period in the state’s gubernatorial campaign history.

25 Apr 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Charge for New WOTUS Rule that Protects Iowa Farmers and Landowners

By Zach Hoffman

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 25, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Bird today co-led a letter asking the Trump Administration’s EPA to issue a new “Waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”) rule that gives States control over their land and protects Iowa farmers, landowners, and builders from federal overreach.

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