DES MOINES, IOWA (August 8, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation extending existing proclamations of disaster emergency for flooding and severe weather that began in March. This extension allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of the severe weather for an additional 30 days to Sept. 8, 2019.

Manufacturing is critical to our national and state economies. We rightfully take pride in seeing a “Made in America” label because it represents not only a high-quality product, but the prowess of our workers and the economic success and prosperity they bring to our country. From farm and construction equipment to medical devices and wind turbines, Iowans have brought innovation and ingenuity to America’s manufacturing industry.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 7, 2019) — Governor Reynolds, Nebraska Gov Pete Ricketts, North Dakota Gov Doug Burgum, Indiana Gov Eric Holcomb, and Kentucky Gov Matt Bevin are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prioritize reform clarifying that CO2 emissions from agricultural feedstocks are not pollutants subject to regulation under the federal Clean Air Act.

WASHINGTON DC (August 6, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley sent a letter to Comptroller General of the United States Gene L Dodaro requesting that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) perform a review of how the federal government is implementing conflict-of-interest policies in tax-payer-supported research.