10 Sep 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack’s Broadband DATA Act to Serve as Basis of Communications and Technology Subcommittee Legislative Hearing

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (September 10, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack today announced that his legislation, the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act (HR4229), will serve as the basis of the legislative hearing in the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

09 Sep 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the Completion of His 39th Annual 99 County Tour

By Grassley Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 9, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa on the completion of his 39th Annual 99 County Tour:

 

During August, I continued my annual tradition of holding at least one Q&A in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties.

I go to Iowans where they work and live to hear what’s on their minds so I can better serve them in the United States Senate.

No matter the setting, Iowans set the agenda.

09 Sep 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Attends Forge Grand Opening

By Pat Garrett

 

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 8, 2019) — On September 9, Governor Kim Reynolds participated in the opening ceremony of the first rural Forge in Jefferson, Iowa. The Forge is a culmination of the power of public-private partnerships and the governor’s initiatives to harness the innovation that exists across Iowa.

06 Sep 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Extends Existing Proclamations for March Flooding

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 6, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation extending existing proclamations of disaster emergency for flooding and severe weather that began in March. 

06 Sep 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Q&A: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

By Grassley Press

Q: Why are suicide rates increasing in the United States?

06 Sep 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 6, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, September 9–Sunday, September 15, 2019.  

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

 

Monday, September 9

Lt Gov Gregg tours Anamosa’s Community Catalyst Grant Project

106 E Main St

Anamosa, IA

11AM

 

06 Sep 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack's District Representative to Hold Office Hours

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (September 6, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Southeast Iowa for open office hours. Jared Hershberger, Rep Loebsack’s District Representative, will be at the following locations. Dist Rep Hershberger will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Rep Loebsack, or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the public are invited to attend.

06 Sep 2019

Reps Dave Loebsack, Bob Latta, Donald McEachin, and Bill Long Introduce Legislation to Improve Broadband Data Maps

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (September 6, 2019) — Today, Representatives Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and Bob Latta (OH-05) introduced bipartisan legislation that would improve the accuracy of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) broadband-availability maps. The “Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act (HR 4229)’’ will improve the accuracy of FCC broadband data maps by changing the way broadband-data is collected.

05 Sep 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Kelly Kennedy Garcia as Director of Iowa Department of Human Services

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 5, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced Thursday that she will appoint Kelly Kennedy Garcia, currently deputy executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, as director of the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS). Garcia will be relocating from Austin, Texas and begins her new role on November 1.

05 Sep 2019

In Wake of Mass Violence, Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Pushes for Greater Oversight of Mental Health Grants

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (September 5, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley is calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to explain why it hasn’t adopted recommendations to improve accountability of grants awarded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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