Ticket sales climb as additional members of the Iowa Congressional Delegation confirm attendance

House Democrats Re-Elect Boss Madigan

“Mike Halpin today chose to put the political machine ahead of the people. He voted to elect Mike Madigan to a record 17th term as Speaker, extending Madigan's decades of power for another two years. Halpin's refusal to stand up to Boss Madigan makes clear that the only way to get a new Speaker in Illinois is by getting rid of legislators like Mike Halpin in Springfield.” – Illinois Republican Party Spokesman Steven Yaffe

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today signed a proclamation directing a special election to be held on January 31, 2017, for Iowa House District 89, following the resignation of Jim Lykam who won a special election for the Iowa State Senate. Lykam replaced Dr. Joe Seng, following his death, in the Iowa State Senate.

Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa has a long record of seeking accountability from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and public housing authorities in fulfilling their responsibilities. Grassley described his oversight and ongoing concerns in a meeting today with Dr. Ben Carson, President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as HUD secretary.