16 Jan 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds to Declare January “Slavery and Human-Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month” in Iowa

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 16, 2020) — On Thursday, January 16, at 11AM, in the State Capitol Rotunda, Governor Kim Reynolds will sign a proclamation declaring January as “Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month.” The Governor has been actively involved in this issue for four years and serves as an honorary board-member for the Network Against Trafficking and Slavery.

16 Jan 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Presides over Start of Historic Impeachment Trial

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (January 16, 2020) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, as president pro tempore of the United States Senate, today presided over the opening of the impeachment trial of the President of the United States.

16 Jan 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases Statement on USMCA Ratification

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 16, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to Congress ratifying the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA):

16 Jan 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Q&A: Human Trafficking in the Heartland

By Grassley Press

Q: What should Iowans know about human trafficking?

A: As unconscionable as it may sound, 21st-century slavery exists. Criminal networks are depriving the youngest and most-vulnerable members of society of their freedom by targeting and entrapping children for illicit sex-trafficking and forced labor. It’s happening right under our noses here in America’s Heartland.

16 Jan 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedule Update

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 16, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg  released an updated public schedule for the week of Monday, January 13, 2020-Sunday, January 19, 2020.

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

 

Thursday, January 16

Gov Reynolds signs Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month Proclamation

Iowa State Capitol 

Capitol Rotunda

Des Moines, IA

16 Jan 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Honoring National Religious Freedom Day

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (January 16, 2020) —Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley honoring National Religious Freedom Day:

Today is National Religious Freedom Day when we celebrate our nation’s long-standing commitment to religious freedom.

The First Amendment to the Constitution protects that right for Americans. Unfortunately, this fundamental right is under attack internationally.

16 Jan 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the Senate Passage of USMCA

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (January 15, 2020) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee:

It’s said that good things come to those who wait. Others say that it’s better late than never. Either way, we can agree that this day has been a long time coming.

16 Jan 2020

Bipartisan Group of Senators on H-2B Visa Program: Seek Reforms, Not Expansion

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (January 15, 2020) — A bipartisan group of Senators today renewed calls for significant regulatory or legislative reforms to the H-2B visa program before increasing the annual visa cap.

16 Jan 2020

Quad Cities to Host Last Major Multi-Candidate Event Before 2020 Iowa Caucus

By Debra Zupke

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 16, 2020) — As candidates step up their final campaigning headed into the 2020 Iowa Caucus, Scott County Democrats are hosting their annual Red, White, and Blue dinner on Saturday, January 25, in Bettendorf. Democratic candidates and elected officials are expected to attend and give remarks. Former Governor and First Lady Tom and Christie Vilsack, Representative Dave Loebsack, and Davenport Mayor Mike Matson will be in attendance.

15 Jan 2020

Iowa’s First-in-the-Nation Partnership with VoteShield Helps Protect Integrity of Elections

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 15, 2020) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s partnership with VoteShield sets a model for other states to monitor and protect their voter data. VoteShield is a secure web application that tracks changes to Iowa’s voter rolls and detects and flags anomalies. Iowa was the first state in the country to utilize the system.

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