WASHINGTON DC (March 4, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that high school students in the Iowa’s Second Congressional District may now begin to submit their original artwork to be considered for the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. The annual competition is hosted by the United States House of Representatives to recognize talented young artists from across the nation.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 4, 2019) — Fed up with delayed and denied state payments that are compromising quality health-care for the most vulnerable, state legislators will join safety-net hospitals to call for landmark reform of managed care companies under Illinois’ Medicaid program.  

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 1, 2019) — Gov Kim Reynolds announced additional appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions today. The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation:

Accountancy Examining Board

Allen Kockler, Nevada Michelle O'Niell, Waukon Courtney DeRonde, Pella

Commission on Aging

Carole Dunkin, De Witt Suzanne Heckenlaible, Ankeny Steve Van Oort, Ankeny

Iowa Autism Council

PRESS RELEASE (March 1, 2019) —

Q: What are your concerns with the federal Electronic Health Records program?

A: As a taxpayer watchdog, I pursue waste, fraud, and abuse wherever and whenever I get a whiff of wrongdoing or mismanagement. Congress holds the power of the purse strings. It is our constitutional responsibility to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent as intended.