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.

PRESS RELEASE (March 1, 2019) —

MUSCATINE – Tour Muscatine Water and Power

WHO            Representative Dave Loebsack

WHAT          Dave will tour the local utility and receive an update on their enlarged operations center

WHERE        Muscatine Power and Water, 3205 Cedar Street

TIME             11:30AM