13 Mar 2019

Graduation Rate Edges Up to All-Time High

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 13, 2019) — Iowa’s high-school graduation rate edged up in 2018 to an all-time high of 91.4 percent, underscoring long-term progress, according to figures released today by the Iowa Department of Education.

13 Mar 2019

AARP Launches 'Stop Rx Greed' Campaign Targeting High Prescription Drug Prices

By Jeremy Barewin

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 13, 2019) — Today, AARP announced the launch of 'Stop Rx Greed,' a nationwide campaign aimed at lowering pre

12 Mar 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Cosponsors Sen Mike Lee’s Article One Act to Reclaim Congressional Power

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (March 12, 2019) – US Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa joined Sen Mike Lee of Utah to introduce the Article One Act today, a bill that would take back significant legislative powers given to the executive branch by the National Emergencies Act of 1976 (NEA).

12 Mar 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases Statement on Senate Vote to Pass Judicial Nominating Reform

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass SF 237, reforming Iowa’s judicial nominating system:

12 Mar 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on E-Verify

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (March 12, 2019) — Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Senior Member and Former Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee, on the Re-Introduction of the Accountability through Electronic Verification Act, Tuesday, March 12, 2019:

 

I recently re-introduced the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act this Congress.

12 Mar 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Ron Wyden Invite 5 Pharmacy Benefit Managers to Drug Pricing Hearing

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (March 12, 2019) — US Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa and Ranking Member Ron Wyden of Oregon today invited executives from five pharmacy benefit manager (PBMs) companies to testify before a committee hearing on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, on drug pricing in the United States, the third in a series of hearings examining prescription drug costs.

12 Mar 2019

ICYMI: Iowan Praises Grassley Work to Lower Rx Prices in Op-ed

By Grassley Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2019) —

Transparency, Competition Key to Lower Drug Prices

NewsMax

By Mark Hahn March 12, 2019

12 Mar 2019

Environmental Lobby Day at Iowa State Capitol, March 21

By Iowa Environmental Council

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2019) — On March 21, Iowans will take to the Capitol to share their stories, experiences, and knowledge with legislators. Environmental Lobby Day is a special opportunity to connect other environmentally-minded Iowans and organizations as we show lawmakers there is broad-based support for sustainable funding for programs and policies that support clean water, healthy land and air, and clean energy. 

12 Mar 2019

Iowa State Association of County Supervisors Recognize Governor Kim Reynolds

By Rachel Bennett

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2019) — The Iowa State Association of County Supervisors (ISACS) will present its annual Friend of the County Award to Governor Kim Reynolds for her continued commitment to counties by supporting full funding of the commercial and industrial property tax-backfill and mental-health and disability services.

12 Mar 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases Statement on Year-Round E15 Proposal

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement regarding the EPA’s release of the proposed rule to allow the year-round sale of 15 percent ethanol blends:

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