WASHINGTON DC (July 26, 2019) — In a letter to US Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Friday, Representative Marcia L Fudge (OH-11), Chair of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations, expressed her strong opposition to a proposed rule that would eliminate the states’ use of broad-based categorical eligibility under the Supplemental Nut

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 25, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds is encouraging Iowans eligible for the Last-Dollar Scholarship to apply for the program by the August 1 deadline. The Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship is available to new high-school graduates and adult learners who enroll in a scholarship-eligible program. The $13 million scholarship program covers tuition for credentials up to a two-year degree in programs leading to a high-demand job.

WASHINGTON DC (July 24, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee, re tax-extenders benefit individuals, green energy, and more:

For the past week there have been ongoing discussions between congressional leadership and the Administration relating to an agreement on budget caps and raising the debt limit. Those discussions produced an agreement that was announced Monday night.

WASHINGTON DC (July 24, 2019) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), the chairman and vice chairman of the Senate Whistleblower Protection Caucus, today announced the addition of three new senators to the caucus’ ranks. The new members include Sens Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), bringing total membership to fourteen senators.