23 Apr 2019

Gov Reynolds Launches “Ask the State of Iowa” with Google Home and Amazon Echo Skills

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 23, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, and Chief Information Officer Jeff Franklin announced today that Iowa is expanding its communication channels and services to include Google Home, Amazon Echo, and a chatbot. Iowans can now ask their smartphone or Google/Amazon digital-assistant questions about state-government events and services.

23 Apr 2019

Sen Kamala Harris To Take Bold Executive Actions to Combat Gun Violence As President

By Miryam Lipper

IOWA CITY, IOWA (April 23, 2019) — Senator Kamala Harris announced last night at a CNN town-hall that, as President, she would take bold executive actions to combat gun-violence if Congress fails to pass comprehensive gun-safety legislation in her first 100 days in office.

22 Apr 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Flood Recovery Advisory Board Members

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 22, 2019) — On 04/22, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the members for the Flood Recovery Advisory Board, which was created by Executive Order to help coordinate a comprehensive flood-recovery and rebuilding effort.

22 Apr 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases Statement on Ag Trespass Law

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 22, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement regarding the ACLU of Iowa’s decision to file a lawsuit against the new Ag Trespass law, which was signed on Thursday, March 14:

22 Apr 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Statement on Social Security and Medicare Annual Report

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 22, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa today issued the following statement regarding the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees’ annual reports.

22 Apr 2019

Sen Cory Booker Secures Second Legislative Endorsement in Iowa

By Cory 2020 Iowa Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 22, 2019) — Today, Representative Jennifer Konfrst became the second Iowa legislator to endorse Senator Cory Booker for President of the United States. In 2018, Konfrst flipped her Windsor Heights district from red to blue, running on a platform of support for public schools and infrastructure for small businesses.

22 Apr 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Protecting Vulnerable Seniors through Congressional Oversight

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 22, 2019) — Last month, I held a hearing on the abuse occurring in nursing homes. The purpose was to shed light on the systematic issues that allow substandard care and abuse to continue within the nursing-home industry.

22 Apr 2019

Sen Kamala Harris Campaign to Host CNN Town-Hall Watch-Party in Des Moines

By Miryam Lipper

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 22, 2019) — Today, Senator Kamala Harris’ Campaign will host a watch party with supporters for her CNN Town Hall. At the Town Hall, Sen Harris will discuss her vision for the country, including her plans to give Iowa teachers a $12,200 raise, guarantee access to health-care, and take on challenges like climate-change. The watch party is open to the public.

19 Apr 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES– Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, April 22–Sunday, April 28, 2019.

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

 

Tuesday, April 23

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg hold Press Conference

Robert D Ray Conference Room, Governor’s Office

Iowa State Capitol

Des Moines, IA

10AM

 

19 Apr 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Attends USS Iowa 30-Year Remembrance Ceremony

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 19, 2019) — Earlier today, Governor Kim Reynolds attended the USS Iowa 30-Year Remembrance Ceremony at the Battleship USS Iowa Museum in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony honored the 47 sailors who lost their lives aboard the USS Iowa on April 19, 1989, in one of the largest peace-time tragedies in Navy history.

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