DES MOINES, IOWA (February 1, 2019) — The European Commission recently announced that conservation practices required for US soybean production meet EU sustainability standards, and biodiesel produced from documented soybeans can now be used in the EU.

WASHINGTON DC (Februrary 1, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be holding roundtables in DeWitt and Eldridge to discuss the recently-passed farm bill, his efforts to expand broadband-access in rural communities and other issues facing rural Iowans. Throughout his Investing in Rural Iowa Tour, Loebsack will meet with farmers and other leaders in the rural community to discuss the issues important to farmers and rural Iowans.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 31, 2019) — Gov Kim Reynolds has appointed Anderson Sainci to the Governor’s Northeast Regional STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Advisory Board, effective January 23, 2019.

Sainci is on the Dubuque Community School Board and will serve as the school board member on the Northeast Regional STEM Advisory Board.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 31, 2019) — In recent years, the Legislature has imposed policies that don’t reflect Iowa values. This includes moving millionaires, corporations and other special interests to the front of the line — at the expense of working Iowans.

In 2017, the Legislature and Governor prohibited cities and counties from establishing better wages, employment benefits and other standards than what are required by federal or state law.