by Luke Martz | Mar 17, 2026 | Campaigns, Congress
The race to succeed Congresswoman Ashley Hinson in Iowa’s 2nd District reached a significant milestone today as the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) officially signaled its strategic preference for the upcoming June primary. Joe Mitchell, a...
by Luke Martz | Apr 26, 2025 | Congress, Opinion, Taxation
Eight years ago, I worked with President Trump to enact the most significant simplification of our tax code in decades, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), also known as the Trump tax cuts. These tax cuts provided relief to every American, simplifying and reducing...
by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Feb 25, 2024 | Congress, Opinion
Ensuring American energy independence is crucial to our national security and that of our allies around the world. But, when the Biden Administration announced that they would pause U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports they essentially weakened American energy...
by Luke Martz | Jun 9, 2023 | Campaigns, Congress
The Des Moines Register reported Wednesday that former Congresswoman Cindy Axne has opted against running for her old seat, instead taking a job with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Axne, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2020, lost her bid for a third term...
by Luke Martz | Nov 7, 2022 | Campaigns, Congress, Governor
The final Iowa Poll by The Des Moines Register for the 2022 midterm election cycle has Republicans leading in almost every congressional and statewide race, including strong double-digit leads for key Republican incumbents. Conducted by pollster J. Ann Selzer, the...
by Senator Joni Ernst | Nov 1, 2022 | Congress, Opinion
Nothing is more Iowa than enjoying a hog roast and a motorcycle ride, and supporting our veterans. That’s why my annual Roast & Ride has become a favorite Iowa tradition! It’s a chance for folks to admire our state’s beautiful landscape, enjoy delicious BBQ, and...
