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U.S. Agricultural Trade Deficit Worst It's Ever Been

June 25, 2025
U.S. agricultural trade debt from January to April was $19.7 billion, the largest ever recorded. Washington D.C. – The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is growing rapidly. The debt from January… Read More

Anniversary of Dobbs Decision Highlights Republican Attack on Reproductive Healthcare

June 24, 2025
Three years ago Iowa Republicans applauded the Supreme Court’s Decision to take away women’s rights Washington D.C. - Three years ago today Iowa Republicans applauded as the United… Read More

Republicans' Budget Bill Would Devastate Rural Hospitals

June 20, 2025
American Hospital Association reports proposed budget would lead to a $50.4 billion reduction in federal Medicaid spending on rural hospitals over 10 years Washington D.C. - The American Hospital… Read More

ICYMI: Iowans Household Energy Costs Could Increase by $550 Annually Under Republican's Budget Cuts

June 18, 2025
Iowa’s Republican Lawmakers in Congress Voted for the Cuts as Part of the Big, Bad Budget-Busting Bill Washington D.C. - A bill that Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Zach Nunn, Randy Feenstra and… Read More

NGA Issues Statement on Political Shootings in Minnesota

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
June 14, 2025
Washington, DC – NGA Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Vice Chair Oklahoma Governor Kervin Stitt issued the following statement condemning the political shootings in Minnesota: "We are… Read More

Republicans Plan on Cutting Iowa's Clean Tax Credits

June 13, 2025
The clean energy tax credits will add $238 million in annual economic value to Iowa if left intact Washington D.C. – Nearly three-fifths of Iowa’s electricity generation comes from… Read More

WATCH: Senator Joni Ernst Tells Constituents Concerned About Medicaid and SNAP 'Well, We Are All Going to Die.'

June 2, 2025
Ernst has signaled her support for the ‘big, beautiful bill’ that could strip healthcare from 281,000 Iowans Washington D.C. – At her town hall this morning in Butler County, Joni… Read More

WATCH: Iowa Family Farmer Calls Out Hinson for Hiking Health Care Premiums at Town Hall

May 29, 2025
Iowa Farmer: Hinson’s vote on extreme House budget “will result in at least a $4,000 tax increase for my family of four” Washington D.C. – Following her vote last week to… Read More

ICYMI: U.S. Climate Alliance Governors Launch Affordable Clean Cars Coalition to Expand Americans' Access to Newer and Cleaner Vehicles

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
May 23, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Climate Alliance announced the launch of the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition by 11 of its member governors to sustain America’s transition to… Read More

ICYMI: CEO of Washington County Hospital Calls Republicans' Medicaid Cuts a 'Crisis' for Iowa Hospitals

May 23, 2025
‘The result is not cost savings – it is cost shifting,’ Hospital CEO says Washington D.C. – After Iowa Republicans unanimously voted to pass a bill that includes more than… Read More

Non-Partisan Scorekeeper Says Republicans Tax Bill Will Benefit Billionaires, Increase Prices for Most Americans

May 21, 2025
Non-Partisan Scorekeeper says Republicans Tax Bill Will Benefit Billionaires, Increase Prices for Most Americans Washington D.C. - The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has released their… Read More

Trump's Tax Bill Will Hit Poorest Americans The Hardest

May 20, 2025
Experts estimate that individuals making less than $51,000 will see their after-tax income decrease starting in 2026. Washington D.C. - Trump’s tax cuts favored billionaires last time, and… Read More

Gov. Pritzker Announces Electric Bus Company, Damera, to Open First U.S. Assembly Plant in Illinois

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
May 13, 2025
Company will invest $31.5 million and create 90 new jobs in Greater Peoria region WASHINGTON, DC - Governor JB Pritzker, Damera Corporation and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic… Read More

Do Iowa Republicans Support $500 Billion in Medicaid Cuts?

May 6, 2025
Republicans in targeted seats suggest they’re ‘comfortable’ with $500 billion in Medicaid cuts Washington D.C. - As Congress tries to figure out its new budget, Republicans in… Read More

Republicans Divided Over Medicaid Cuts

April 30, 2025
Behind Closed Doors the Fight to Gut Medicaid has Begun Washington D.C. - Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee had a closed-door meeting on Monday that lasted long into the night.… Read More