12 Nov 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Cracking Down on Counterfeiting

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 12, 2019) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles 'Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee:

 

Today, I am here to discuss the critical need to protect American businesses and consumers from the dangers of counterfeits, particularly counterfeit goods sold online.

Counterfeits do incredible damage to our country’s economic competitiveness.

12 Nov 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Ag Sec Mike Naig Leading Trade Mission to Japan

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig are currently leading a 24-member trade-mission delegation to Japan. The mission, which is focused on the food and ag industry, is aimed at expanding trade and investment opportunities and is being coordinated by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA).

12 Nov 2019

Rep Tony McCombie Makes Another Push for Ethics Reform during Fall Veto Session

By Dan Pelphrey

 

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (November 12, 2019) — “Why does it appear that Governor JB Pritzker, Speaker [Mike] Madigan, and [State Senate] President [John] Cullerton are attempting to slow-walk Ethics Reform during the Fall Veto Session despite recent corruption allegations that brought to light actions by their House and Senate members?” asked Representative Tony McCombie (IL-Savanna) from a Capitol Press Conference on Ethics Reform on Tuesday, November 12.

12 Nov 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley and Jeanne Shaheen, Reps Jackie Speier, Kelly Armstrong, Zoe Lofgren Introduce Bipartisan Survivors’ Bill of Rights in the States Act to Protect Sexual-Assault Survivors Nationwide

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 12, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers from the House of Representatives and the Senate to introduce legislation to promote justice for additional survivors of crimes of sexual violence across the country. The Survivors’ Bill of Rights in the States Act encourages states to adopt the same protections for survivors of state sex crimes that already exist at the federal level.

12 Nov 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases Agenda for Next FOCUS Committee on Criminal Justice Reform Meeting

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds on Tuesday released the agenda for the next FOCUS Committee on Criminal Justice Reform meeting.

12 Nov 2019

NASS Launches #TrustedInfo2020: A Public Election Education Initiative

By Kevin Hall

WASHINGTON DC (November 12, 2019) — Today, the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) is launching a new initiative called #TrustedInfo2020. The nation's Secretaries of State, 40 of whom serve as their state’s chief election official, along with other state and local election officials are continuously working to inform Americans about the elections process.

12 Nov 2019

NextGen Iowa to Hold Mock Caucus at Kirkwood Community College

By Murphy Burke

IOWA CITY, IOWA (November 12, 2019) — NextGen Iowa will host a Mock Caucus this week at Kirkwood Community College. Young voters will be more important than ever in the 2020 election, and NextGen Iowa is recognizing that by educating, engaging, and mobilizing young people across the state at mock caucuses.

10 Nov 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Statement Ahead of Veterans Day

By Grassley Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 10, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg released the following statements to commemorate Veterans Day:

10 Nov 2019

Dave Loebsack Representative to Hold Office Hours

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (November 8, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Clinton and Scott Counties for open office hours. Brian Kramer, Rep Loebsack’s District Representative, will be at the following locations. Brian Kramer will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Dave, or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the public are invited to attend.

10 Nov 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 8, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, November 11–Sunday, November 17, 2019.

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

 

Monday, November 11

**Gov Reynolds on trade mission to Japan until Thursday, November 14**

 

Lt Gov Gregg attends Iowa Veterans Day Ceremony

Iowa Veterans Cemetery

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