DES MOINES, IOWA (February 24, 2026) — The House Government Oversight Committee voted to approve a Majority Report detailing the investigation into the Iowa Judicial Branch’s misallocation of approximately $25 million in court debt funds. The report, which covers Fiscal Years 2021 through 2024, describes a pattern of financial mismanagement, three years of concealment from the public, and a failure by the State Auditor to conduct necessary oversight.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 24, 2026) — Kevin Randle, a Democrat and longtime community advocate, has officially announced his candidacy for the Scott County Board of Supervisors. Randle’s campaign centers on expanding opportunity and strengthening public services to ensure Scott County remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

WASHINGTON DC (February 20, 2026) — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is proud to announce that he secured over $200 million in federal funding to support several initiatives at Rock Island Arsenal that will protect jobs, support service-members, and expand the Arsenal’s Manufacturing Center of Excellence.

WASHINGTON DC (February 17, 2026) — In Iowa, where the First and Third Congressional Districts are among the most vulnerable Republican seats in the US House, a new statewide poll conducted by Global Strategy Group on behalf of Food and Water Action finds that clean water and cancer rates are top priorities for voters.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLiNOIS (February 17, 2026) — On February 5, 2026, ballots were mailed to all voters who requested a ballot for the March 17, 2026, Primary Election in Rock Island County. Due to the recent postmark changes at your local post office, we are encouraging voters that requested a vote by mail ballot to vote your ballot in a timely manner and return it as soon as possible. You have three return options:

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 28, 2026) — Iowa House Republicans released a slate of tough-on-crime legislative proposals to ensure Iowa does not become a haven for career criminals. The three bills released today will run through the Judiciary and Public Safety Committees.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (January 26, 2026) — Taylor Wettach, a seventh-generation Iowan and trade and national-security attorney from Muscatine, announced his candidacy for Iowa State Auditor, pledging to protect tax-payers through accountability, transparency, and independent oversight — and by stopping waste, fraud, and abuse in government.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 22, 2026) — Luana Stoltenberg has announced she is running for Scott County Supervisor, citing a commitment to responsible leadership, fiscal accountability, and open and transparent county government.

“I am excited to join a board that has been doing a wonderful job for Scott County.” Stoltenberg said.

“I believe we can continue building on that strong foundation, while making the county government even more responsive to the people we serve.”

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS (January 22, 2026) — Last night, Champaign resident and Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney swore in the East Central Illinois AFL-CIO's nine new officers, who affirmed their commitment to advocating for union members and their families. The newly inaugurated leadership emphasized building strong partnerships with community organizations and engaging in political campaigns aimed at improving the lives of working people.

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