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Turek Pledged No Corporate PAC Cash. His Own Filings Say Otherwise
Add "campaign finance disclosures" to the list of things Josh Turek apparently hasn't had time to read closely — right alongside the Iowa House voting schedule. For months, the Council Bluffs Democrat running to replace Joni Ernst has leaned hard on the "no corporate PAC money" pledge. It's right there on his own campaign platform: Turek says he's "not taking any corporate PAC money," and he...
Grassley Said Iowa’s Bridges Would Get Fixed. They’re Getting Fixed
This week, $71 million of that money hit the ground in nine counties — Black Hawk, Boone, Butler, Clinton, Humboldt, Jackson, Lucas, Sioux and Johnson. Say what you want about the size of the bill that funded it. The bridges are getting built.
Here’s What Went Into Effect in Iowa Yesterday — and Everything You Need to Know About Why Josh Turek Fought Against It
Six laws. Six commonsense reforms most Iowans would nod along to without a second thought. Six no votes from the man asking to represent them in the U.S. Senate.
Is Rob Sand Becoming the Politician He Warns Iowans About?
But that’s different from using the official resources of the State Auditor’s office to publish reports that just happen to align perfectly with the themes of a campaign for governor. Meanwhile, some of the state’s most significant unresolved audit issues continue to sit on the shelf. The long-awaited review of the Judicial Branch’s court debt collection problems remains unfinished. Iowa City Community School District’s financial concerns continue to mount while delayed audits leave taxpayers looking for answers.
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A Win for the Heartland: Feenstra Applauds USDA Decision to Relocate Key Research Hub to Ames
In a major victory for Iowa's agricultural and scientific communities, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) is applauding a sweeping reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will see key federal functions relocated to Ames, Iowa. The move involves...
Ernst: Fraudsters are Treating the Treasury Like a Personal Piggy Bank
Phony businesses with obviously made-up names like F—k The System and Satanic Lives Matter were OK’d for government assistance., Some successfully applied for government money using well-known fictional names like Charlie Brown and Nancy Drew. California prison inmates, including serial killers on death row, collected as much as $1 billion in unemployment benefits using names like John Adams and Poopy Britches.
Q&A: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
My bipartisan bill to strengthen whistleblower protections is part of this package. The Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act would close loopholes that leave federal contractors vulnerable to reprisal for reporting waste, fraud and abuse in federal agencies. We need all eyes and ears within the federal bureaucracy to stay wide open and remove the muzzle that federal agencies use to intimidate patriotic whistleblowers from reporting wrongdoing. The shocking fraud scandal in Minnesota and elsewhere was a wake-up call to ramp up fraud prevention and enforcement across the federal government.
Why the Humiliating Loss for Sand in the Supreme Court Shouldn’t Come as a Surprise
Rob Sand wants attention. He wants the cameras, the earned media, and the “heroic watchdog” narrative. The problem is that actually being a watchdog requires following the rules. Sand prefers the shortcut: identify an opportunity, demand powers the law doesn’t give him, and play the victim when the judicial branch reminds him he isn’t allowed.
The Radical Matchmaker: Why Billionaire ‘Defund’ Donors are Swiping Right on Iowa Democrats
“While families are worried about safety, Christina Bohannan, Sarah Trone Garriott, and Lindsay James are taking money from a billionaire bankrolling the movement to dismantle policing in America. That tells you everything you need to know about where their priorities lie,” NRCC Spokeswoman Emily Tuttle.
Congresswoman Miller-Meeks Calls for Crackdown on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Government Programs
“The American people expect their government to respect their tax dollars,” Miller-Meeks said. “Right now, that trust is being broken.”
Feenstra Solidifies Coalition Strategy with New ‘Retirees for Feenstra’ Launch
“On my statewide tour, the top concern I hear from seniors is that they can’t afford to live in their own homes because of high property taxes,” Feenstra told Iowa Field Report. “That’s why, as Governor, I will cut and freeze property taxes for Iowa seniors, families, farmers, and small businesses. Putting more money into Iowans’ pockets will grow our economy, support our Main Streets, and keep our communities strong. As a fiscal conservative, I will always work to return more money to the taxpayer, and that means cutting and freezing property taxes on day one of my administration.”
AAN Rolls Out New Ad Highlighting Miller-Meeks’ Wins for Iowa Families and Rural Health
“Mariannette Miller-Meeks secured the largest tax cut for working families in American history and delivered $209 million for Iowa’s rural health care,” said AAN President Chris Winkelman. “Mariannette is fighting alongside President Trump every day to deliver results for Iowa.”
One Rulebook, Not Ninety-Nine: How Iowa Can Cut Red Tape and Keep Energy Affordable
Our legislature has created an environment where businesses want to invest because they know there is a stable, fair and reliable business environment. But that reputation is at risk if we allow a growing tangle of local rules, moratoria, and ad-hoc restrictions to take the place of a coherent statewide policy – especially at a time when President Trump and many red-state governors are prioritizing permitting reform.
