From Press Release Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad today announced that he has named Iowa Department of Education deputy director Ryan Wise as the new director of the department. Wise, 39, will take the position on July 1, 2015, as current director Brad Buck transitions to a new position as […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Cruz will hold several signing events for his new bo, “A Time for Truth: Reigniting the Promise of America,” with planned stops in Texas, Georgia, South Carolina and Iowa. He will be in Iowa on Monday and Tuesday next week. Monday, […]
From Press Release Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced he has named current assistant director of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Judy Bradshaw as the director of the academy effective tomorrow, July 1. Bradshaw, 56, was appointed as current director Arlen Ciechanowski retires from the Academy effective […]
From Press Release Tuesday, July 7, Marco Rubio will iver a policy speech on technology and the 21st century job market at 1871 in downtown Chicago. Marco will discuss the need to overcome our economic challenges by fostering the American innovation that will create high-paying modern jobs and by […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum will keynote the Second Annual National Organization for Marriage gala in Washington, DC, on Thursday. Santorum plans to out his response to the recent Supreme Court ruling redefining the institution of marriage and, if elected, what his […]
From Press Release Speaking from a flatbed trailer flanked by bales of hay and political yard signs, state Sen. Bill Anderson (R-Pierson) surprised the crowd at his annual picnic this weekend by “doing something I’ve never done before,” and announcing his endorsement of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for […]
From Press Release Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad today announced that he is extending the State of Disaster Emergency in response to the avian flu outbreak through July 31. This is the second extension the governor has made to the original disaster proclamation. The governor’s original disaster declaration was set […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-IA) announced today that he will return to Iowa where he will host a meet and greet in Fort Dodge Wednesday afternoon, hold a town hall meeting in Mason City Wednesday evening, and host meet and greets in Spencer, Orange City, Le […]
From Press Release Lawmakers today proposed a new approach to tackling the problems posed by outdated regulations. U.S. Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Roy Blunt (R-MO), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced S. 1683, the Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome — or SCRUB — Act of 2015. […]
From Press Release Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Patrick Leahy are again calling on the Justice Department to explain its policy regarding the use of cell phone tracking devices, generally referred to as cell-site simulators, which can track the locations and identifying information of all […]
From Press Release During the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing last week titled, “Under Attack: Federal Cybersecurity and the OPM Data Breach”, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) cited failures due to poor project management as it relates to the Office of Personnel Management data breach, and […]
From Press Release Today U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, wrote an op-ed in National Review On in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s rulings on Obamacare and marriage. The op-ed is below and may also be viewed here. • • • Constitutional Remedies to a Lawless Supreme Court […]
By The Iowa Statesman Among the last of the Republican presidential candidates to officially respond to the U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges this morning was U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. During a live interview following the release of the court decision, Rubio attempted to provide a strong […]
From Press Release Today, Republican presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage. “I am a proud defender of traditional marriage and believe the people of each state should have the right to determine their marriage laws. However, […]
From Press Release Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad today signed five bills into law. The bills signed are as follows: House File 635: an Act relating to matters under the purview of the Department of Transportation, providing fees, and including effective date provisions House File 645: an Act modifying provisions […]
By The Iowa Statesman Immediately following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges was released, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker issued the following statement. “I believe this Supreme Court decision is a grave mistake. Five unelected judges have taken it upon themselves to redefine the institution of […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. “I am disappointed the Supreme Court today chose to change the centuries old definition of marriage as between one man and one woman. […]
From Press Release Today, Republican presidential candidate and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal released the following statement on the gay marriage ruling issued by the United States Supreme Court. “The Supreme Court decision today conveniently and not surprisingly follows public opinion polls, and tramples on states’ rights that were once […]
By The Iowa Statesman Republican presidential candidate and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush issued the following statement after today’s U.S. Supreme Court opinion regarding marriage. “Guided by my faith, I believe in traditional marriage. I believe the Supreme Court should have allowed the states to make this decision. I […]
By The Iowa Statesman Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 opinion that homosexuals may be issued marriage licenses in all 50 states, Republican presidential candidate and businesswoman Carly Fiorina issued the following statement. “This is only the latest example of an activist Court ignoring its constitutional duty to say […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Sen.Rick Santorum (R-PA) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to redefine the institution of marriage. “Today, five unelected justices decided to redefine the foundational unit that binds together our society without public debate or […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee made the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on Obergefell v. Hodges. “The Supreme Court has spen with a very divided voice on something only the Supreme Being can do-redefine marriage. I will not acquiesce to […]
From Press Release Sen. Chuck Grassley is asking the IRS to explain its handling of Premium Tax Credit claims and the procedures it uses to reconcile those claims with overpayments of the Advanced Premium Tax Credit under the health care law. “The accuracy of the procedures is important for […]
From Press Release At today’s Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Hearing entitled “Country of Origin Labeling and Trade Retaliation: What’s at state for America’s Farmers, Ranchers, Businesses and Consumers,” U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced Iowa Farm Bureau President Mr. Craig Hill of Milo, who testified on the […]
By The Iowa Statesman During a hearing Thursday, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) made the following about Country Of Origin Labeling. • • • Thank you Mr. Chairman for holding this important hearing on Country of Origin Labeling. I would also like to thank Craig Hill, President of […]
By The Iowa Statesman Today, a bipartisan group of United States Senators, including U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), sent a letter to President Barack Obama, urging him to nominate an Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as soon as possible to help rebuild the trust that […]
By The Iowa Statesman Republican presidential candidate and former New York Gov. George Pataki issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion was issued on King v. Burwell. “While I’m disappointed the Supreme Court has again stretched to find a way to save Obamacare, the decision simply […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and businessman Donald Trump will be in Winterset this Saturday. He will first attend a 5 p.m. reception at the John Wayne Birthplace & Museum, and will then head the Madison County GOP Dinner, which begins at 6 p.m. at Winterset High School.
From Press Release On the heels of contentious gay marriage and health care rulings by the Supreme Court, former Arkansas governor and 2016 Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee announced a statewide “Religious Liberty Town Hall Tour” in Iowa Tuesday through Thursday next week, June 30-July 2. He will also host […]
From Press Release U.S. Rep. David Young (R-IA 3) issued the following statement today after the Supreme Court announced its ruling on King v. Burwell. “It’s no secret – there are real problems with the Affordable Care Act. I hear that from Iowans every day and this ruling does […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision on King v. Burwell. “Today’s decision in King v. Burwell is judicial activism, plain and simple. For the second time in just a few years, a handful of unelected judges […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today made the following comment on the Supreme Court’s ruling in King v. Burwell on the President’s health care law. “I respect the court and its role in our system of government, but Obamacare remains a terrible law. It’s led to too […]
From Press Release Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad today ivered testimony before the Environmental Protection Agency in Kansas City, Kansas, in support of a robust Renewable Fuel Standard. The full text of the testimony is below or available to read here. “The EPA has a choice – protect the deep […]
By The Iowa Statesman U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) has weighed in on the U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion upholding Obamacare subsidies. Scroll down to see a brief video where he shares his thoughts on the 5-4 decision.
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Obamacare subsidies. “Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court is yet another reminder that if we are to rid our nation of Obamacare once […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in favor of Obamacare subsidies in King v. Burwell. “It is outrageous that the Supreme Court once again rewrote ObamaCare to save this deeply flawed law despite the plain text and […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Rand Paul issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Obamacare subsidies. “This decision turns both the rule of law and common sense on its head. Obamacare raises taxes, harms patients and doctors, and is the […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued a ruling in King v. Burwell. The court sided with the Obama administration and upheld the IRS regulation that provides subsidies to individuals who buy health insurance on a federal exchange setup […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee made the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on King v. Burwell. “Today’s King v. Burwell decision, which protects and expands ObamaCare, is an out-of-control act of judicial tyranny. Our Founding Fathers didn’t create a ‘do-over’ provision in our Constitution that […]
From Press Release Traveling from one corner of the state to another, Sen. Rand Paul will return to Iowa on July 1st for a nine city tour to discuss his low, flat and fair tax plan. Sen. Paul’s Fair and Flat tax is the largest tax cut in American history, and […]
From Press Release U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement after voting in support of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). “Trade Promotion Authority is foundational to opening up new free trade opportunities around the world, and I am pleased to see it is one step closer to implementation. As […]
From Press Release Friday and Saturday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, will participate in events across Iowa. He will conclude his trip with a rally at Drake University, where he will iver a landmark speech highlighting how his candidacy for President will put an end to the ways of […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz participated in the Center Seat panel on Special Report with Bret Baier on Wednesday, taking questions from Baier and panelists George Will, Mara Liasson, and Jonah Goldberg. They covered several issues including Trade Promotion Authority, the upcoming Supreme Court […]
From Press Release Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of colleagues asking Chief Justice John Roberts to provide live audio coverage of the landmark Supreme Court rulings on the Affordable Care Act and same-sex marriage. Grassley is a long-time advocate for improving public access […]
By The Iowa Statesman During a hearing of the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) made the following statement. • • • Today’s hearing addresses a timely and important topic. Thousands of children throughout our country suffer from rare, extreme […]
From Press Release Gov. Terry Branstad today announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following individuals’ appointments are effective June 23, 2015, are unpaid, and are subject to Iowa Senate confirmation: County Finance Committee: David Farmer, Davenport Commission of Deaf Services: Nathaniel Garrels, Emmetsburg Plumbing and Mechanical Systems […]
From Press Release “Pawn Stars” star Rick Harrison joined Sean Hannity on FOX News last night to talk about why he’s supporting U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) for president. He said, whether it’s because of Marco’s pro-business agenda or education reforms, “he just gets it,” Harrison said. CLICK HERE […]
From Press Release The Republican Party of Story County announced today that Governor Jeb Bush will be the keynote speaker for the fifth annual Judge Joseph Story Dinner. This will be the first visit to Story County by the former Governor of Florida. This special dinner will take place […]
From Press Release In response to a request from U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), the Justice Department said it will conduct its first “eight-factor analysis” of cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive component of the marijuana plant. This comprehensive analysis will help determine the substance’s potential medical benefit […]
From Press Release Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley is calling on the Bureau of Prisons to explain how approximately $2 million in questionable spending was allowed in one of its largest prison management contracts. A recent Justice Department Inspector General audit of a Bureau contract for management of […]
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