26 Nov 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Extends Harvest and Propane Proclamations

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 26, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds extended two proclamations relating to the transportation of grain and the hours of service for the delivery of propane. 

The governor signed a proclamation extending her September 30, 2019, proclamation that allowed vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, and stover to be overweight (not exceeding 90,000 pounds gross-weight) without a permit, for the duration of this proclamation.

26 Nov 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Celebrates Iowa Turkey Industry, Pardoning Two Turkeys

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 26, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds pardoned two turkeys at Terrace Hill in Des Moines, continuing a longstanding Thanksgiving tradition celebrating Iowa’s Turkey Industry. Benjamin and Franklin will move from Ponderosa farm to Living History Farms in Urbandale. 

22 Nov 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Ron Johnson Want Details of FBI Interactions with 2016 DNC Contractor

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 22, 2019) – Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Ron Johnson, (R-WI), chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, are requesting investigative records related to a Democratic Party consultant who sought dirt from Ukraine on the Trump campaign in 2016.

22 Nov 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 22, 2019) – Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, November 25, 2019-Sunday, December 1, 2019.

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

 

Monday, November 25

Gov Reynolds holds Executive Council Meeting

Robert D Ray Conference Room

Governor’s Office

Iowa State Capitol

10AM

 

22 Nov 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Q&A: Protecting Young Athletes from Abuse

By Grassley Press

Q: What recent federal law was enacted to protect young athletes from abuse?

21 Nov 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack’s Legislation to Improve Broadband Availability Maps Passes House Committee

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (November 21, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement after the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed his bipartisan legislation, HR4229, the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act. Rep Loebsack’s legislation will help improve the accuracy of FCC broadband data maps by changing the way broadband data is collected.

21 Nov 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Speaks to Fiscal Responsibility of Prescription Drug Bill; Announces Updated Bill Coming Soon

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 21, 2019) — Prepared remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee, Summit on Health Care Savings: Committee for a Responsible Budget:

 

Thank you, President MacGuineas, for that kind introduction.

Good morning, everyone. And a special thanks to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget for all the work you do to encourage lawmakers to take a fiscally-responsible approach to governing.

21 Nov 2019

Rep Tony McCombie Works to Reduce Insulin Costs

By Dan Pelphrey

 

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (November 21, 2019) — Legislation capping out-of-pocket costs of prescription insulin for those with state-regulated health-care plans passed the Illinois House on November 13 with the support of State Representative Tony McCombie (71st-Savanna).

20 Nov 2019

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Starts Process to Address Liquid Propane Shortage in Iowa

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 20, 2019) — Following calls from Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Sen Joni Ernst, and Governor Kim Reynolds, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced it w

20 Nov 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 20, 2019) — Prepared floor statement by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee:

 

The financial crisis facing the private-sector multiemployer pension system calls for comprehensive reform. The crisis is severe and growing worse every day.

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