25 Apr 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases Statement on the Empower Rural Iowa Initiative Passing the Legislature Unanimously

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 24, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds with Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg released the following statements after the Iowa Legislature voted unanimously to pass

24 Apr 2019

IPPFA Urges House to Pass First Responders Suicide Prevention Act

By David Blanchette

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 24, 2019) — The Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA) has urged members of the Illinois House of Representatives to pass the First-Responders Suicide Prevention Act, a bill that would make mental-health services more accessible to those who regularly deal with traumatic situations and often suffer psychological issues as a result.

24 Apr 2019

Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Senator Ernst Suggestion that Trump was Target of Federal Government Spying

By IDP Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 24, 2019) — Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Troy Price released the following statement after Senator Joni Ernst suggested that the Obama Administration spied on Donald Trump for political gain:

24 Apr 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Dick Durbin, Cory Booker, Mike Lee Oppose Proposed Hiring-Requirement That Undermines Criminal-Justice Reform

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mike Lee (R-UT), the lead sponsors of the recently-enacted First Step Act, voiced bipartisan-opposition to the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) proposal to require applicants for federal jobs and contracting work to divulge their participation in criminal-diversion programs. Diversion programs directly address the unjust and illogical consequences of a criminal conviction.

24 Apr 2019

NextGen Iowa Had a Major Impact in 2018 Midterm Elections

By NGA Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 24, 2019) — Today, NextGen America released a memo detailing new voter file-data that shows the enormous impact of its electoral work in Iowa in 2018. With 58 staff and 811 volunteers, NextGen Iowa registered 14,243 young Iowans to vote, knocked on 63,270 doors, and ultimately boosted the 18-35 year-old turnout-rate to 41%.

24 Apr 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Joni Ernst Encourage Iowans to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 24, 2019) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa released the following statement to encourage Iowans to participate in the 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

23 Apr 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack Announces Start of Online Voting for 2019 Congressional Art Contest

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (April 23, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that online-voting to select the 2019 People’s Choice Award winner to represent Iowa’s Second Congressional District in the Congressional Art Contest has now begun. The artwork that receives the most votes will be named this year’s winner and displayed in the tunnel leading to the US Capitol for one year.

23 Apr 2019

Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Rep Andy McKean’s Decision to Join House Democratic Caucus

By IDP Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 23, 2019) — Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Troy Price released the following statement in reaction to Representative Andy McKean’s decision to join the House Democratic Caucus after serving for 35 years as a member of the Republican Party:

23 Apr 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Updated Public Schedule

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 23, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg have released an updated public schedule for the following events during the week of Monday, April 22–Sunday, April 28, 2019.

These events are open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Tuesday, April 23

Lt Gov. Gregg presents Scholarships for the Arts

Lt Gov’s Formal Office

Iowa State Capitol

Des Moines, IA

3:30PM

 

23 Apr 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs 10 Bills into Law

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES - On Tuesday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following 10 bills into law:

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