DES MOINES, IOWA (June 10, 2019) — The Office of Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs) announced that training for teachers and other school staff has started this summer thanks to the new $2.1 million appropriation for addressing children’s mental-health needs in schools.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 7, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, June 10–Sunday, June 16, 2019.

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

 

Monday, June 10

Gov Reynolds attends Governor Hutchinson’s Computer Science Summit for State Leadership

Arkansas Governor's Mansion

1800 Center Street

Little Rock, AR

Q: What amendment did you get included in the federal disaster relief package?

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 7, 2019) — “Pride Month is not just a time to celebrate the LGBTQ community and the tremendous progress we’ve made, but also to renew our commitment to fight for full, lived equality. “This year is a special year as Iowa reaches ten years of marriage equality. Eric and I are thrilled to be celebrating this historic milestone with loving same-sex couples across the state.

WASHINGTON DC (June 6, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley today pressed both the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on their progress and strategy to combat opioid misuse and abuse in federal health-care programs.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 7, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for Fremont County in response to severe weather beginning May 17 and continuing.

The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for Fremont County.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 6, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds experienced chest-pain earlier today, and out of an abundance of caution went to the emergency-room to seek medical-care. The governor was seen by a physician. Her blood tests, chest x-rays, and electrocardiogram (EKG) test were all normal. She has been released from the hospital and is back working at the Capitol.

WASHINGTON DC (June 6, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Clinton and Scott Counties for open office-hours. Brian Kramer, Loebsack’s District Representative, will be at the following locations. Brian Kramer 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.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 6, 2019) — On June 8 and 9, NextGen Iowa will be supporting LGBTQIA+ Iowans, registering young voters and recruiting volunteers at Des Moines Pride. NextGen Iowa will be joining thousands of young Iowans to take pride in our power to stand up to bigotry and safeguard our communities.

WASHINGTON DC (June 6, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that the Muscatine Municipal Airport will receive a $150,000 grant from the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant program. The funding will be used to rehabilitate 4,000 feet of Runway 12/30 and 4,800 feet of Taxiway B to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign-object debris.

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