DES MOINES, IOWA (October 28, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation for First-Responder Appreciation Day to honor the heroes that protect and serve Iowans in times of need. 

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 28, 2019) — Members of Congress representing Middle America have been talking about the challenges facing the Midwest for years, but our warnings have largely fallen on deaf ears.

Why? Because too often, Congress doesn’t act on a problem until it becomes a crisis.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 28, 2019) — The Quad City Federation of Labor and Clinton Labor Congress have developed a working relationship between members of organized labor and local elected officials. The Quad City Federation of Labor serves union members in Scott, Muscatine and Louisa Counties in Iowa and Clinton Labor Congress serves union members in Clinton County.

WASHINGTON DC (October 25, 2019) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI) David Bernhardt expressing appreciation for the changes reflected in the agency’s final rule, published today, updating its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) policies.

Q: What prompted you to investigate insulin prices?

A: In January, I regained the chairmanship of the Senate Finance Committee. This committee has legislative and oversight jurisdiction over the nation’s federal health-care programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 25, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, October 28–Sunday, November 3, 2019.  

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

 

Monday, October 28

Gov Reynolds signs First-Responders Day proclamation

Iowa State Capitol — West Capitol Steps

Des Moines, IA

9:30AM

***Media Gaggle to follow***

WASHINGTON DC (October 24, 2019) — The Intelligence Community Inspector General (ICIG) is again refusing to provide any assurances that a steady stream of sensitive and classified leaks from the nation’s intelligence personnel are being investigated.

WASHINGTON DC (October 24, 2019) — Prepared opening statement by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee hearing on Treating Substance Misuse in America:

 

WASHINGTON DC (October 24, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley is asking for details on individuals who have committed serious human-rights violations and then fraudulently sought refuge in the United States. Today, Sen Grassley sent a letter to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Matthew Albence seeking information on Operation No Safe Haven V, an operation that targeted human-rights violators who were able to enter the United States despite their past crimes.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 24, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa’s Teacher Leadership and Compensation system continues to strengthen teaching and learning, with more school districts reporting progress meeting their local student achievement goals for the third year in a row.

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