DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced over $16 million in new funding for her signature workforce policy initiative, the Future Ready Iowa Act. With HF758, HF546, and SF608 all signed into law, more new high-school graduates and adult learners will have access to great career opportunities and a better life. This includes the new Last-Dollar Scholarship that will help pay tuition for up to two-year postsecondary degrees leading to high-demand jobs.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Iowa State University student Zack Leist to the Iowa Board of Regents, effective today. This appointment is to succeed Rachael Johnson, and the appointment term will last until April 30, 2021.

WASHINGTON DC (June 3, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa issued the following statement regarding the House passage of a disaster-aid package. The bill, which recently passed the Senate, includes Sen Grassley’s amendment designed to provide relief to farmers that lost stored-grain in recent floods. It now goes to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg have released an updated public schedule for the following events during the week of Monday, June 3–Sunday, June 9, 2019.

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

Monday, June 3

Gov Reynolds to tour Pacific Junction flooding

Pacific Junction Community Center

503 Lincoln Ave

Pacific Junction, IA

2PM