by Ashley Hinson | Jan 25, 2022 | Congress, Opinion
President Biden and Speaker Pelosi have set a record. With inflation spiking 7% in December, prices haven’t increased this quickly since 1982. For a bit of perspective, in 1982, Sony released the first CD player, E.T. debuted in movie theatres, and Time...
by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Jan 22, 2022 | Congress, Opinion
Ensuring a strong national defense and supporting our veterans are two of my priorities in Congress. In December, after months of strong bipartisan work, the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law. This commonsense legislation provides...
by Senator Joni Ernst | Jan 22, 2022 | Congress, Opinion
Just over a year ago, I joined my colleagues—Democrats and Republicans—on the front steps of the United States Capitol for the inauguration of President Biden. He told the American People that day that he would be a president for all Americans and unify the country....
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...
by John Hendrickson | Jan 12, 2022 | Governor, Opinion, State Government, Taxation
Governor Kim Reynolds in her Condition of the State address outlined a bold, conservative, and pro-growth policy agenda that places Iowa taxpayers and families first. Opportunity was a major theme of the Governor’s address, and she also acknowledged the “Iowa nice”...
by Caleb Lillquist | Jan 10, 2022 | Education, Legislature, Opinion, State Politics, Taxation
Prominent Republicans gathered for the annual Iowa GOP Legislative breakfast to kick off the first day of the Iowa 2020 legislative session. The yearly event sets the tone for the session and is an opportunity for party members to socialize and share ideas and...