12 Apr 2019

2019 Governor’s Cup Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Honorees Announced

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 12, 2019) — Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg will present the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Governor’s Cup ROTC Award for outstanding achievement to one student from each of the following ROTC programs: Buena Vista University; Iowa State University; University of Dubuque; University of Iowa; and the University of Northern Iowa. The ceremony occurred today at the Joint Forces Headquarters, Iowa National Guard, 6100 NW 78th Ave, Johnston, Iowa.

12 Apr 2019

Grassley-Gillibrand Bill Improves Access and Uniformity to Benefits for Disabled Officers and Their Families

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley, former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Sen Kirsten Gillibrand introduced legislation to fix deficiencies in a federal benefit-program that are preventing first-responders with certain injuries from receiving benefits intended by Congress.

11 Apr 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Louisa and Scott Counties

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 11, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for Louisa and Scott counties in response to flooding and flash flooding beginning March 13 and continuing.

11 Apr 2019

American Conservative Union (ACU) Foundation Releases Ratings of Congress

By Matt Schlapp

Alexandria, VA – The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) has just released its 48th Edition of its annual Ratings of Congress. The guide ranks members of Congress based upon their commitment to conservative principles as demonstrated by their voting-records in the 2018 session of Congress.

11 Apr 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Questions Hardship RFS Exemption Review Process at DOE

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 11, 2019) – Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Rick Perry asking for clarity about the department’s review process concerning Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) hardship exemptions, submitted by small refineries.

11 Apr 2019

State Awards $2.9 Million in Catalyst Funding to Rejuvenate Downtowns across Iowa

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 11, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg announced today that $2.9 million in Catalyst Grant funding will be awarded to 29 communities across the state. The recipients will be recognized during a special ceremony tonight at the Rural Summit in Grinnell.

11 Apr 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Presses Defense Department on Potential Conflicts in Massive Cloud Computing-Procurement

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 11, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa is pressing the Department of Defense on its handling of conflicts of interest allegations in the procurement process of the new Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) cloud computing program. The $10 billion JEDI program contract will be awarded to a single vendor.

11 Apr 2019

Q&A with Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Tax Day 2019

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 11, 2019) —

Q: Is the new federal tax law working as intended?

A: April 15 is tax-filing day in the United States. It’s also the first Tax Day Americans will file under the new federal tax-code.

11 Apr 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Joni Ernst Seek to Provide Tax-Relief for Iowans Impacted By Recent Floods

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 11, 2019) – Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa, along with Sen Deb Fischer and Representative Adrian Smith of Nebraska, have introduced legislation to provide tax-relief for Iowans in areas impacted by the recent devastating floods.

11 Apr 2019

Public Schedule Update: Gov Kim Reynolds to tour flood damage with Vice President Mike Pence

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 11, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds will join Vice President Mike Pence to tour flood damage on April 12, 2019. Credentialed members of the media should RSVP with the Office of the Vice President.

 

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Gov Kim Reynolds to join VP Pence, tour flood damage

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