by Luke Martz | Jul 2, 2026 | Campaigns, Congress
Yesterday, a batch of new Iowa laws officially took effect. Mandatory bail for violent felons. Conscience protections for doctors. Merit-based hiring. Religious protections for foster parents. Faster paths to adoption. Legal shields for farmers. Read that list again....
by Luke Martz | Jun 3, 2026 | Campaigns, Opinion
Primary nights are fun because everybody spends six months telling us what’s going to happen, and then voters show up and ruin half the narratives. Last night’s Republican gubernatorial primary was no exception. Here are the winners and losers. WINNER:...
by Bill Horan | Oct 4, 2022 | Campaigns, Congress, Opinion
As one of only two grain farmers in the United States Senate, it’s critical we keep Senator Chuck Grassley’s voice for agriculture at the policymaking table. He’s always there for Iowa farmers when we need him the most. For example, most recently Iowa’s senior...
by Senator Joni Ernst | Aug 1, 2022 | Congress, Opinion
Despite what the White House says, our economy is in a recession, and inflation is the highest it’s been in over 40 years. Washington Democrats keep telling us not to worry and that the problem is only temporary, yet every month the mountain Americans have to climb to...
by Senator Joni Ernst | Jan 14, 2022 | Congress, Opinion, Policy
Just last year, Washington insiders colluded to try to overturn the will of the people of Iowa in a fair and free election. The Speaker of the House of Representatives attempted to steal a House seat. Iowa’s Second District congresswoman, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, won...
