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Audio: Joni Ernst Discusses Support for Caregivers During Tele-Town Hall

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst answered questions from Iowans and discussed her COVID-19 relief efforts, including her work to support Iowa’s family caregivers.

Axne Launches Iowa COVID-19 Response Funding Tracker

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne tracks more than $9 billion in COVID-19 funds for Iowa families and communities, calls for accountability from remaining agencies.

Video: Theresa Greenfield – Unplugged and Untruthful

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s campaign released a video highlighting Theresa Greenfield’s Democratic primary opponents’ attacks on her acceptance of dark money.

WATCH: WHO-TV Iowa 4th Congressional District Republican Debate

WHO-TV hosted a debate between Iowa’s 4th Congressional District’s GOP Primary candidates: Randy Feenstra, Steve King, Bret Richards, and Jeremy Taylor.

Reeder Objects to Exclusion From WHO-TV 13 Debate

Steven Reeder was excluded from the May 26 WHO-TV 13 debate between Iowa 4th Congressional District GOP candidates after not meeting fundraising threshold.

Grassley Gives Memorial Day Message

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley released a video message in honor of the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their country.

Ernst Honors America’s Fallen Heroes

Wearing her military rucksack, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst said, “To all of our soldiers, air men, marines, and sailors who never returned home, today, we honor you.”

Iowa Supreme Court Pushes Jury Trials to September 14

The Iowa Supreme Court ordered that in-person court proceedings can resume by July 13, but jury trials may not resume until September 14.

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate in April Rises to 10.2 Percent

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 10.2 percent in April. The state’s jobless rate was 2.7 percent one year ago.

Taylor Announces Four More Endorsements in Iowa 4th Congressional District Race

Jeremy Taylor announced that Chad Murray, Rick Young, Dan Bittinger, and Omar Marquez endorsed his campaign in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District GOP primary.

Episode 101: Are You Ready for Death?

On the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart discusses dealing with death and planning for death with Jennifer Gumbel, a Christian “death lawyer.”

Ernst Says No More COVID-19 Bonus Benefits For Millionaires

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst introduced a new bill to kick millionaires off a new, taxpayer-funded $600 unemployment benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

State-by-State Analysis Shows Iowa Has Over $5.5 Billion in Existing Liquidity

With CARES Act funds, the Fed Reserve’s debt purchasing, and Iowa’s reserves, the state has over $5.5 billion in liquidity according to an AFP analysis.

National Pro-Life Group Endorses Young in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District Race

Susan B. Anthony List’s Candidate PAC announced its endorsement of former U.S. Rep. David Young in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

Hinson Has Raised More than $245,000 in Q2, Has $1 Million Cash-on-Hand

Ashley Hinson raised more than $245,000 in the second quarter thus far and has more than $1,000,000 cash on hand in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District race.

U.S. Department of Labor Advances Protection for Religious Liberty

Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia issued both a directive and guidance to advance religious liberty protections aligned to President Trump’s executive order.