by Randy Feenstra | Jul 22, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
Since I was sworn-in just six months ago, I have made it a priority to advance policies that will benefit our farmers, students, main street business owners, and veterans. A number of efforts that I helped lead have passed the House — including legislation that...
by Julian Garrett | Jul 20, 2021 | Legislature, Opinion
Inflation Increases You may recall that last month I warned of the danger of increasing inflation. The U. S. Bureau of Labor statistics has now released the figures for June. Inflation has increased to 5.4% over the 12 months ending in June. This compares with 5%...
by Caleb Lillquist | Jul 19, 2021 | Opinion
The Des Moines Register only touts and supports Iowan law enforcement officers and officials when it conveniently applies to attacking Republican leadership. Let’s lay some quick foundation for this indisputable claim: For the past year and a half, the Register has...
by Senator Joni Ernst | Jul 19, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
Last weekend, Cubans from across the island nation—from Havana to Santiago—took to the streets, rising up against the Communist-run government, as they face the worst economic conditions in decades. While the Cuban people have long-suffered under authoritarian rule,...
by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Jul 9, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
These days, it is tough to get members of Congress united behind a common goal. The House and Senate, Republicans and Democrats, have different visions and agendas to push. Fortunately, there is one area that a large number of members from both sides of the aisle and...
by Senator Joni Ernst | Jul 4, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
The adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, was a defining moment in world history. It launched America on her journey to becoming the greatest nation on the face of the planet, and inspired other countries to chart a path toward democracy. Over...
