First Week of SessionThe first week of session is already coming to a close. It is an honor to serve the people of District 36. In 2018, I will continue working to find the common sense solutions to address many of the challenges Iowans are facing.Since adjourning last year, much of our summer ...
The second year of the 87th General Assembly gaveled into session on Monday, January 8 with great anticipation for another landmark session.On Tuesday, we heard Governor Reynolds deliver her first Condition of the State address. The governor delivered an excellent speech that outlined several ...
When the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy was released in 2012 it was a whole new approach to addressing the important issue of water quality. Rather than setting some overly ambitious goal without a plan to achieve it, we looked at the science to see what it would actually take to see a 45 ...
Which skills are critical to prepare students to enter the workforce or college? Strong skills in academics and technology typically top the list. Undoubtedly, critical thinking, problem-solving,effective communication, and the ability to collaborate are equally important. What about ...
Congress is currently debating a deal to increase spending caps and fund the government through the remainder of the current fiscal year before a funding stopgap expires on January 19. In addition, Congress is discussing measures to fund disaster relief, revive expired 'tax extenders', delay or ...
Q: What was the most significant achievement of the U.S. Senate in 2017?A: When the first session of the 115th Congress gaveled to order last January 3, I took the oath of office to serve Iowans for a seventh term in the U.S. Senate. It is an honor I take very seriously. That's why I work ...
2018 is here and that means an election year. Again.On the ballot this year are these offices and the current office holdersIowa Primary Election is June 5.Iowa General Election is Nov. 6Filing Period:State and Federal Offices: February 26 March 16 (5 p.m.)County Offices: March 5 March 28, ...
-On Feb. 3, 2017, The News-Herald was awarded third place for Community Service in the 2017 Iowa Newspaper Association Contest Weekly II Division for efforts to aid in ambulance member recruitment.A News-Herald editorial at the time asked: Time to mandate Emergency Medical Services in ...
Iowa Republicans put Trump, Republican Party firstBy Eva MitchellIowa Democratic PartyBy supporting the GOP's reckless tax bill, Iowa Republicans showed our state where their priorities lie.Today, every single Republican member of the Iowa congressional delegation voted in favor of the GOP's ...
Plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) are now viable for most lifestyles and budgets with more than two dozen models now commercially available. If you buy a new, plug-in electric vehicle in 2017, you're eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500.EV workplace charging 2017 MKR-15On average, ...