DES MOINES, IOWA (May 11, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds today received word that Scott County has been added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration granted March 23, 2019, for severe storms and flooding.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 10, 2019) — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement after the US House passed a disaster-relief bill that includes amendments from Representatives Cindy Axne, Abby Finkenauer, and Dave Loebsack to specifically help Iowa’s affected communities:

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 10, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds extended existing proclamations of disaster emergency for counties impacted by March flooding.

This proclamation extends the governor's activation of Iowa disaster response and recovery efforts for an additional 30 days to June 11, 2019, and allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather across the entire state.

WASHINGTON DC (May 10, 2019) — In letters sent yesterday to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) are highlighting concerns regarding the FBI

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 10, 2019) — On Friday, May 10, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

WASHINGTON DC (May 10, 2019) — Q: Why is the month of May observed as Older Americans Month?

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 10, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds Friday announced her appointment of Dan Huitink to serve as an appointed member of the State Judicial Nominating Commission. Huitink fills the new position on the Commission that was created by the judicial selection reform legislation signed by Gov Reynolds on Wednesday.

“I believe Dan Huitink will best represent the people of Iowa in their judicial selection process,” said Gov Reynolds.

WASHINGTON DC (May 9, 2019) — I rise today to pay tribute to a revered and distinguished member of the press corps. Robert Pear, a longtime reporter for the New York Times, who spent four decades in the corridors of the US Capitol.

WASHINGTON DC (May 9, 2019) — The Senate Judiciary Committee today approved bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley to fix deficiencies in a federal benefit-program that are preventing first responders with certain injuries from receiving benefits intended by Congress. The Protecting America’s First Responders Act was reported today by voice-vote without opposition.

WASHINGTON DC (May 9, 2019) — Today, Representatives Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and Sam Graves (MO-06) introduced a resolution in Congress to honor teachers. H Res 363 recognizes the roles and contributions of America’s teachers to building and enhancing the Nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being.

National Teacher Appreciation Week runs May 6th through May 10th this year.

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