14 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Congress Should Do More to Encourage, Facilitate Retirement Savings

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 14, 2019) — Americans spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for retirement. Working-aged Americans consider how much money is needed to save in order to live comfortably in their golden years. Workplace-retirement savings-accounts are a smart way to plan ahead and have been very successful in helping employees to save for retirement.

13 May 2019

On the Heels of Vote to Jeopardize Retirement Security for Iowans, Ashley Hinson Announces Campaign to Bring Extensive Anti-Worker Agenda to Washington

By Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 13, 2019) After being handpicked by Washington Republicans to run in Iowa’s 1st District, Ashley Hi

13 May 2019

Fraternal Order of Police Commends Choice of Jerry Costello II to Lead Illinois Conservation Police

By David Blanchette

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 13, 2019) — The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge commends Governor JB Pritzker on his appointment of Jerry Costello II to the position of Director of Law Enforcement for the Illinois Conservation Police.

13 May 2019

Sen Beto O’Rourke To Participate In CNN Town Hall In Des Moines

By Micah Barton

DES MOINES, IOWA — Beto O’Rourke announced today that he will participate in a televised CNN Town Hall at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, May 21, at 10PM EDT/9PM CDT. The town hall will be moderated by CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash.

13 May 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack Joins House Task Force on Rural Broadband

By Joe Hand

Washington DC (May 13, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he has been named to serve as a member of the new House Task Force on Rural Broadband, which will be chaired by House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, the third-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives. The Task Force seeks to provide coordination and leadership to end the rural-digital divide and will work to advance solutions to ensure all Americans have access to high-speed internet by 2025.

13 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley to Trump: Don’t Give Up on Enforceable Trade Agreement with China

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 13, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, a family farmer and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the escalating trade war with China.

13 May 2019

Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Ashley Hinson Campaign Announcement

By IDP Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 13, 2019) — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response to Representative Ashely Hinson’s announcement to run for Congress in IA-01:

12 May 2019

Scott County Added to Presidential Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance

By Pat Garrett

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.

11 May 2019

Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Passage of House Flood Relief Package

By IDP Press

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:

11 May 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Proclamation to Extend Assistance Available to Iowans

By Pat Garrett

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.

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