WASHINGTON DC (May 21, 2019) — Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) led a bicameral group of lawmakers in introducing the Opioid Crisis Accountability and Results Act, as Vermont Attorney General TJ Donovan announced a lawsuit today against former Purdue Pharma CEO Richard Sackler and seven family members who served on Purdue’s Board of Directors for deliberately misrepresenting the risks of the drug OxyContin.  

WASHINGTON DC (May 21, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa is cosponsoring two bills introduced by Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri to help address recurrent flooding and the Army Corps of Engineers’ management of the Missouri River. These bills prioritize flood control on the Missouri River and give farmers and local communities a seat at the table.

CORALVILLE, IOWA (May 21, 2019) — Today, Coralville City Councilwoman Meghann Foster announced her endorsement of Senator Kamala Harris in her run for president. Foster, a mother of five, a small business owner, and a University of Iowa educator, points to Harris’ policies like her new equal-pay plan as why she is coming out early for Harris. Foster is the first elected official in Iowa to endorse Sen Harris.

WASHINGTON DC (May 21, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that residents of Scott and Louisa Counties who have been affected by the recent severe storms and flooding can now apply for disaster assistance to help them recover.