18 Feb 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Sets Special Election in Iowa State Senate

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 18, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation on Monday setting the date for a special election following the resignation of State Senator Jeff Danielson for Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

18 Feb 2019

Sen Kamala Harris to Hold Ankeny and Scott County Town Halls, Events in Central and Eastern Iowa

By Miryam Lipper

WASHINGTON DC (February 18, 2019) — Senator Kamala Harris will make her second trip to Iowa as a Democratic presidential candidate February 23-24, where she will hold town hall meetings in Ankeny and Scott County, speak at an event hosted by the Iowa Democratic Party Black Caucus, and participate in several community conversations. This trip will be another opportunity for Iowans to hear directly from Harris about her vision for America and ask her questions about important issues.

18 Feb 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Encourages Iowa High School and College Students to Join Innovative Cybersecurity Competition

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 18, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds is pleased to announce that Iowa is partnering with SANS to offer the Girls Go CyberStart competition again this year. Iowa first participated in CyberStart in 2017 and Girls Go CyberStart just one year later. As a result, several Iowa students received scholarships for advanced education in cybersecurity and other prizes.

18 Feb 2019

New Legislation to Provide Much-Needed State Support for Mental Health Crisis

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 18, 2019) — Mental health problems are pervasive in Illinois. More than 2.5 million Illinoisans, including an estimated 850,000 young people under age 25, struggle with some form of mental health condition, from mild to severe. And far too many — the majority of Illinoisans with mental health issues — who need treatment are forced to go without.

16 Feb 2019

Gov Pritzker's Pension Plan Stranded at The Tollway?

By Rich Miller

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's administration has confirmed that its new public pension plan will slash $800 million from the state's scheduled pension-payment next fiscal year, which begins July 1.

That reduction is a direct result of Pritzker's proposal, unveiled last week by Deputy Gov Dan Hynes, which would extend the state's pension-payment "ramp" by seven years, from 2045 to 2052.

16 Feb 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, February 18 — Sunday, February 24, 2019.

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

 

Monday, February 18

Gov Reynolds, Lt Gov Gregg participate in State Workforce Development Board meeting

Goodwill of Central Iowa

5355 NW 86th St

Johnston, IA 50131

1PM

16 Feb 2019

Toast the Resistance with Progressive Action for the Common Good

By Allison Ambrose

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — On Saturday, February 23, 2019, Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) is holding its second annual membership event, Toast the Resistance.

Since Trump was inaugurated, millions have risen up against his racist, sexist, classist, and xenophobic positions in a movement that has become “The Resistance.”

16 Feb 2019

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Signing of Appropriations Bill & Declaration of National Emergency

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (February 15, 2019) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement regarding President Donald J Trump’s signing of legislation that funds the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and declaration of a national emergency at the southern border:

16 Feb 2019

Iowa Democrats Statement on Declaration of National Emergency

By IDP Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — In response to the President declaring a national emergency in order to get funding for his stupid border wall, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price issued the following statement: "This is just another act of unconstitutional political theatre from our President. The walk is unnecessary, ineffective, and wrong for our country.

16 Feb 2019

Modest Increase in School Funding Won’t Keep Up with Inflation: State Sen Jim Lykam

By SenatePress

IOWA (February 15, 2019) — Education is about opportunities. It’s about a better future for Iowans, families, and communities. When the Legislature takes up school funding, I think about how we can create the best opportunities and the brightest future.

That’s why I supported increasing funding by 3 percent for schools next year.

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